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Beethoven
BAY-toh-vuhn
Beethoven (name) means a German surname, famously borne by composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Example: “Beethoven composed nine symphonies.”
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A German surname, famously borne by composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
"Beethoven composed nine symphonies."
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Beethoven, which is itself of Dutch origin.
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What does “Beethoven” mean?
The word “Beethoven” means a German surname, famously borne by composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
How do you pronounce “Beethoven”?
“Beethoven” is pronounced BAY-toh-vuhn (/ˈbeɪˌtoʊvən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Beethoven” in a sentence?
Here is “Beethoven” used in a sentence: “Beethoven composed nine symphonies.”
What part of speech is “Beethoven”?
“Beethoven” is a name.
Is “Beethoven” a common word?
“Beethoven” is an uncommon word in modern English.
