douglas
word
/ˈdʌɡləs/
DUH-gluhs
/ˈdʌɡləs/
DUH-gluhs
Definition
A male given name used in English. It can also be a family name in some contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper name, so it is capitalized: 'Douglas'. It is not a common vocabulary word with a general meaning; learners mainly need to recognize it as a person's name.
Spanish: Douglas (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Douglas (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Douglas (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 道格拉斯（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 道格拉斯（人名）Hindi: डगलस (व्यक्तिनाम)Arabic: دوغلاس (اسم علم)Bengali: ডগলাসRussian: ДугласJapanese: ダグラスVietnamese: DouglasKorean: 더글러스Turkish: DouglasUrdu: ڈگلسIndonesian: Douglas
Example Sentences
Douglas is my new teacher.
basic
I met Douglas at school today.
basic
Douglas lives near the park.
basic
Have you heard from Douglas lately?
natural
I'll ask Douglas if he wants to join us for dinner.
natural
Honestly, Douglas always knows how to make people laugh.
natural