joseph
word
/ˈdʒoʊsəf/, /ˈdʒoʊzəf/
JOH-suhf, JOH-zuhf
/ˈdʒəʊsəf/, /ˈdʒəʊzəf/
JOH-suhf, JOH-zuhf
Definition
A male first name. It is used as a person's given name in English and many other languages.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Joseph'. In speech and writing, it functions like other first names and may be shortened to 'Joe' in informal contexts.
Spanish: JoséPortuguese (BR): JoséPortuguese (PT): JoséChinese (Simplified): 约瑟夫Chinese (Traditional): 約瑟夫Hindi: जोसेफArabic: جوزيفBengali: যোসেফRussian: ДжозефJapanese: ジョセフVietnamese: JosephKorean: 조셉Turkish: JosephUrdu: جوزفIndonesian: Joseph
Example Sentences
Joseph is my teacher.
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I saw Joseph at school today.
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I think Joseph would love this place.
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This book belongs to Joseph.
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Have you met Joseph yet, or should I introduce you?
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Joseph said he'll call us after work.
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