davis
word
/ˈdeɪvəs/, /ˈdeɪvɪs/
DAY-vis
/ˈdeɪvəs/, /ˈdeɪvɪs/
DAY-vis
Definition
A proper name, usually a surname and sometimes a given name. It refers to a specific person, family, or place with that name.
Usage & Nuances
Because it is a proper name, it is capitalized as 'Davis'. It usually does not have a translatable meaning; learners mainly need to recognize it as a name in introductions, addresses, school lists, sports, or public figures.
Spanish: Davis (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Davis (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Davis (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 戴维斯Chinese (Traditional): 戴維斯Hindi: डेविसArabic: ديفيسBengali: ডেভিসRussian: ДэвисJapanese: デイビスVietnamese: DavisKorean: 데이비스Turkish: DavisUrdu: ڈیوِسIndonesian: Davis
Example Sentences
This bag belongs to Davis.
basic
Have you heard back from Davis yet?
natural
Davis said he'll join us after work.
natural
I think Davis is the one who sent the email.
natural
My teacher is Mr. Davis.
basic
I called Davis this morning.
basic