wilson
word
/ˈwɪɫsən/
WIL-suhn
/ˈwɪlsən/
WIL-suhn
Definition
Wilson is a proper name, usually a surname and sometimes a given name. It refers to a person, family name, or character with that name, depending on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Because it is a proper name, it is capitalized as 'Wilson'. It is not usually translated; in many languages it is simply transliterated. Meaning depends entirely on who or what 'Wilson' refers to in the situation.
Spanish: Wilson (nombre propio - apellido)Portuguese (BR): Wilson (nome próprio - sobrenome)Portuguese (PT): Wilson (nome próprio - apelido)Chinese (Simplified): 威尔逊（人名，姓氏）Chinese (Traditional): 威爾遜（人名，姓氏）Hindi: विल्सन (व्यक्तिनाम - उपनाम)Arabic: ويلسون (اسم علم - اسم عائلة)Bengali: উইলসনRussian: УилсонJapanese: ウィルソンVietnamese: WilsonKorean: 윌슨Turkish: WilsonUrdu: ولسنIndonesian: Wilson
Example Sentences
Mr. Wilson is my math teacher.
basic
I got an email from Wilson this morning.
basic
This book was written by Wilson.
basic
Have you talked to Wilson about the plan yet?
natural
Everyone knows Wilson as the guy who fixes everything.
natural
If Wilson says it's ready, I trust him.
natural