frederick
word
/ˈfɹɛdɝɪk/, /ˈfɹɛdɹɪk/
FRED-ur-ik, FRED-rik
/ˈfɹɛdɹɪk/
FRED-rik
Definition
A male given name used in English and many other languages. It refers to a person's name, not a general object or action.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as 'Frederick'. Common short forms include 'Fred' and sometimes 'Freddie'. As a proper name, it is not normally translated in English sentences, though some languages use local forms such as 'Federico' or 'Frederico'.
Spanish: FedericoPortuguese (BR): FredericoPortuguese (PT): FredericoChinese (Simplified): 弗雷德里克Chinese (Traditional): 弗雷德裏克Hindi: फ्रेडरिकArabic: فريدريكBengali: ফ্রেডেরিকRussian: ФредерикJapanese: フレデリックVietnamese: FrederickKorean: 프레드릭Turkish: Frederick - FrederikUrdu: فریڈرکIndonesian: Frederick
Example Sentences
My brother's name is Frederick.
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Frederick is in my class.
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I saw Frederick at the store.
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Have you met Frederick yet, or is he still new to the team?
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Frederick said he'd call later, but he probably got busy.
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If Frederick is coming tonight, we should save him a seat.
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