David/ˈdaːvɪt/David (male given name); David (biblical king); David (e.g. Michelangelo's statue)
David is a German proper noun that means David (male given name), David (biblical king), or David (e.g. Michelangelo's statue). It is pronounced /ˈdaːvɪt/.
Definitions
1.A common male first name, especially of biblical origin(male given name)
a.male given name used in German-speaking countries
David ist heute nicht in der Schule.—David is not at school today.
2.King of Israel in the Old Testament(bible, religion)
a.the biblical figure King David
König David besiegte Goliath mit einer Steinschleuder.—King David defeated Goliath with a sling.
3.The name of famous works of art, especially the statue by Michelangelo(art, culture)
a.refers to the sculpture 'David' by Michelangelo
Der David von Michelangelo ist eines der bekanntesten Kunstwerke der Welt.—Michelangelo's David is one of the most famous works of art in the world.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "David" mean in English?
- "David" means David (male given name), David (biblical king), or David (e.g. Michelangelo's statue). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "David"?
- "David" is pronounced /ˈdaːvɪt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "David"?
- "David" is a proper noun in German.
