PROPER NOUN
Joseph/ˈjoːzɛf/Joseph (personal name)
Joseph is a German proper noun that means Joseph (personal name). It is pronounced /ˈjoːzɛf/.
Definitions
1.Male given name, especially known from the Bible; Joseph.(personal name, biblical)
a.Name of Joseph, the father of Jesus in Christian tradition.
Joseph und Maria suchten eine Herberge in Bethlehem.—Joseph and Mary were looking for an inn in Bethlehem.
b.Biblical patriarch, son of Jacob in the Old Testament.
Joseph wurde von seinen Brüdern nach Ägypten verkauft.—Joseph was sold to Egypt by his brothers.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Joseph" mean in English?
- "Joseph" means Joseph (personal name). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Joseph"?
- "Joseph" is pronounced /ˈjoːzɛf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Joseph"?
- "Joseph" is a proper noun in German.
