jackson
word
/ˈdʒæksən/
JAK-suhn
/ˈdʒæksən/
JAK-suhn
Definition
A proper noun used as a personal name, family name, or place name. It often refers to a specific person, such as someone named Jackson, so the exact meaning depends on context.
Usage & Nuances
Because it is a proper noun, it is normally capitalized as 'Jackson'. It is not usually translated, only transliterated in some languages. Learners should pay attention to context: it may refer to a person, a city, a school, or a famous surname.
Spanish: Jackson (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Jackson (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Jackson (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 杰克逊Chinese (Traditional): 傑克遜Hindi: जैक्सनArabic: جاكسونBengali: জ্যাকসনRussian: ДжексонJapanese: ジャクソンVietnamese: JacksonKorean: 잭슨Turkish: JacksonUrdu: جیکسنIndonesian: Jackson
Example Sentences
My teacher is Jackson.
basic
Jackson lives next door.
basic
We went to Jackson last summer.
basic
I think Jackson already knows about the meeting.
natural
Did you get a message from Jackson?
natural
Everyone was waiting for Jackson to arrive.
natural