gail
word
/ˈɡeɪɫ/
gayl
/ˈɡeɪl/
gayl
Definition
Gail is a personal name, usually used as a woman's first name in English. It refers to a person with that name, not to a general object, action, or idea.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper noun, so it is capitalized: 'Gail', not 'gail', in normal writing. It is mainly used as a first name, and unlike common vocabulary words, it is usually not translated—only adapted in pronunciation or script.
Spanish: Gail (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Gail (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Gail (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 盖尔(人名)Chinese (Traditional): 蓋爾(人名)Hindi: गेल (व्यक्तिनाम)Arabic: غيل (اسم علم)Bengali: গেইলRussian: ГейлJapanese: ゲイルVietnamese: GailKorean: 게일Turkish: GailUrdu: گیلIndonesian: Gail
Example Sentences
Gail is my new teacher.
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I called Gail this morning.
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Gail lives near the park.
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Have you heard from Gail lately?
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I'll ask Gail if she wants to join us for dinner.
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Honestly, that sounds like something Gail would say.
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