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Becker
BEHK
Becker (noun) means a common surname originating from occupational names for a baker or a maker of mattocks/pickaxes, depending on the language of origin. Example: “The trophy was awarded to a player named Becker.”
noun
1
A common surname originating from occupational names for a baker or a maker of mattocks/pickaxes, depending on the language of origin.
"The trophy was awarded to a player named Becker."
2
A species of European sea bream fish (Pagrus pagrus).
"The becker is a popular catch along parts of the Mediterranean coast."
How to use Becker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost familiar today as a surname; also the name of a type of sea bream.
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Etymology
As a German surname, from Becker, related to Beck ("baker"); as an English surname, from Old Norse bekkr ("brook") or Old English becca ("mattock").
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What does “Becker” mean?
The word “Becker” means a common surname originating from occupational names for a baker or a maker of mattocks/pickaxes, depending on the language of origin. In plain terms, most familiar today as a surname; also the name of a type of sea bream.
How do you pronounce “Becker”?
“Becker” is pronounced BEHK (/ˈbɛkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Becker” in a sentence?
Here is “Becker” used in a sentence: “The trophy was awarded to a player named Becker.”
What part of speech is “Becker”?
“Becker” is a noun.
Where does the word “Becker” come from?
The word “Becker” comes from Old English. As a German surname, from Becker, related to Beck ("baker"); as an English surname, from Old Norse bekkr ("brook") or Old English becca ("mattock").
Is “Becker” a common word?
“Becker” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Becker” have?
“Becker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a common surname originating from occupational names for a baker or a maker of mattocks/pickaxes, depending on the language of origin.
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