nicholas
word
/ˈnɪkəɫəs/, /ˈnɪkɫəs/
NI-kuh-luhs, NIK-luhs
/ˈnɪkələs/
NI-kuh-luhs
Definition
A male first name used in English and many other languages. It refers to a person with this name, not to a general object or action.
Usage & Nuances
As a proper name, it is usually capitalized: 'Nicholas'. Common short forms include 'Nick' and sometimes 'Nicky'. It is used mainly to address or identify people.
Spanish: NicolásPortuguese (BR): Nicolau - NicholasPortuguese (PT): Nicolau - NicholasChinese (Simplified): 尼古拉斯Chinese (Traditional): 尼古拉斯Hindi: निकोलसArabic: نيكولاسBengali: নিকোলাসRussian: НиколасJapanese: ニコラスVietnamese: NicholasKorean: 니콜라스Turkish: NicholasUrdu: نکولسIndonesian: Nicholas
Example Sentences
My brother's name is Nicholas.
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Nicholas is in my class.
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I saw Nicholas at the store.
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Have you met Nicholas yet, or should I introduce you?
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Nicholas said he'll call us after work.
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I always mix up Nicholas and Michael because they look alike.
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