bernard
word
/ˈbɝnɝd/, /bɝˈnɑɹd/
BUR-nurd, bur-NARD
/ˈbɜːnəd/, /bɜːˈnɑːd/
BUR-nuhd, bur-NAHD
Definition
A male given name used in English and some other languages. It is used to refer to a person named Bernard.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Bernard'. It does not have a general meaning like a common noun; pronunciation and familiarity may vary by region.
Spanish: Bernardo (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Bernardo (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Bernardo (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 伯纳德（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 伯納德（人名）Hindi: बर्नार्ड (व्यक्तिनाम)Arabic: برنارد (اسم علم)Bengali: বার্নার্ডRussian: БернардJapanese: バーナードVietnamese: BernardKorean: 버나드Turkish: BernardUrdu: برنارڈIndonesian: Bernard
Example Sentences
Bernard is my teacher.
basic
I saw Bernard at the store.
basic
Bernard lives near the park.
basic
Have you talked to Bernard about the meeting yet?
natural
Bernard said he'll send the files tonight.
natural
If Bernard shows up late again, we'll start without him.
natural