mary
word
/ˈmɛɹi/
MAIR-ee
/ˈmeəɹi/
MAIR-ee
Definition
Mary is a common female given name, especially in English-speaking countries. It can also refer to several famous people with this name.
Usage & Nuances
'Mary' is used only as a proper name and is not translated except in religious or historical references (e.g., the Virgin Mary is 'Maria' in many languages). Sometimes written as 'Maria' in other cultures. Always capitalized.
Spanish: Mary (nombre propio) - María (forma española)Portuguese (BR): Mary (nome próprio) - Maria (forma portuguesa)Portuguese (PT): Mary (nome próprio) - Maria (forma portuguesa)Chinese (Simplified): 玛丽 (人名)Chinese (Traditional): 瑪麗 (人名)Hindi: मैरी (नाम)Arabic: ماري (اسم علم)Bengali: মেরিRussian: МэриJapanese: メアリーVietnamese: MaryKorean: 메리Turkish: MaryUrdu: مریم (Mary: نام لڑکی)Indonesian: Mary
Example Sentences
Mary is my friend from school.
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Mary likes to read books.
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Is Mary coming to the party?
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Have you met Mary from accounting yet?
natural
Mary always brings the best desserts to the office.
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I heard Mary got a promotion last week.
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