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Bernstein
BNSTYN
Bernstein (name) means a German or Yiddish surname, also an English rendering of the Russian surname Bernshtein. Example: “Leonard Bernstein composed the score for West Side Story.”
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A German or Yiddish surname, also an English rendering of the Russian surname Bernshtein.
"Leonard Bernstein composed the score for West Side Story."
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- Plural
- Bernsteins
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Etymology
From German Bernstein, literally "amber."
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What does “Bernstein” mean?
The word “Bernstein” means a German or Yiddish surname, also an English rendering of the Russian surname Bernshtein.
How do you pronounce “Bernstein”?
“Bernstein” is pronounced BNSTYN (/ˈbɝnstaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bernstein” in a sentence?
Here is “Bernstein” used in a sentence: “Leonard Bernstein composed the score for West Side Story.”
What part of speech is “Bernstein”?
“Bernstein” is a name.
Where does the word “Bernstein” come from?
The word “Bernstein” comes from German. From German Bernstein, literally "amber.".
Is “Bernstein” a common word?
“Bernstein” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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