simpson
word
/ˈsɪmpsən/
SIMP-suhn
/ˈsɪmpsən/
SIMP-suhn
Definition
Simpson is usually a family name or surname in English. It can refer to a specific person, a fictional family, or something named after a person with that surname.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Simpson'. It is most often used as a surname, but many learners will also recognize it from 'The Simpsons'. As a name, it usually is not translated; it is transliterated or kept in its original form.
Spanish: Simpson (apellido)Portuguese (BR): Simpson (sobrenome)Portuguese (PT): Simpson (apelido)Chinese (Simplified): 辛普森（姓氏）Chinese (Traditional): 辛普森（姓氏）Hindi: सिम्पसन (उपनाम)Arabic: سمبسون (اسم عائلة)Bengali: সিম্পসনRussian: СимпсонJapanese: シンプソンVietnamese: SimpsonKorean: 심프슨Turkish: SimpsonUrdu: سمپسنIndonesian: Simpson
Example Sentences
Mr. Simpson is my math teacher.
basic
I saw the name Simpson on the door.
basic
The Simpson family moved next door.
basic
Are you talking about Jessica Simpson or someone else?
natural
When someone says Simpson, I usually think of the cartoon first.
natural
I think Simpson was the last name on the list, not the first.
natural