PROPER NOUN
Siegfried/ˈziːkfʁiːt/Siegfried (male given name); Siegfried (hero of legend)
Siegfried is a German proper noun that means Siegfried (male given name) or Siegfried (hero of legend). It is pronounced /ˈziːkfʁiːt/.
Definitions
1.a common male first name in German-speaking countries(person's name)
a.a given name for men
Siegfried spielt heute Abend Klavier.—Siegfried is playing piano this evening.
2.legendary hero from medieval German literature, especially known from the 'Nibelungenlied'(mythology, literature)
a.mythical figure and dragon slayer in German epics
Siegfried besiegte den Drachen Fafnir im Nibelungenlied.—Siegfried defeated the dragon Fafnir in the Nibelungenlied.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Siegfried" mean in English?
- "Siegfried" means Siegfried (male given name) or Siegfried (hero of legend). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Siegfried"?
- "Siegfried" is pronounced /ˈziːkfʁiːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Siegfried"?
- "Siegfried" is a proper noun in German.
