eli
word
/ˈilaɪ/
EE-ly
/ˈiːlaɪ/
EE-ly
Definition
A proper name, usually used as a person's first name. In English, it is commonly pronounced like “EE-lie”.
Usage & Nuances
Because this is a name, it is capitalized as 'Eli' in normal writing. It does not have a general vocabulary meaning, so learners mainly need to recognize it as a person's name and pronounce it correctly.
Spanish: Eli (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Eli (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Eli (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): Eli（人名）Chinese (Traditional): Eli（人名）Hindi: एली (व्यक्तिनाम)Arabic: إيلاي (اسم علم)Bengali: এলাইRussian: ЭлайJapanese: イーライVietnamese: EliKorean: 엘라이Turkish: EliUrdu: ایلاِیIndonesian: Eli
Example Sentences
Eli has a new bike.
basic
Eli is my friend from school.
basic
I saw Eli at the park yesterday.
basic
Have you met Eli yet, or should I introduce you two?
natural
Eli said he might be a little late, so let's wait a few minutes.
natural
I always forget that Eli knows how to fix basically anything.
natural