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Engels

EHNG-guhlz
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Engels (name) means a German surname, notably borne by philosopher and economist Friedrich Engels. Example: “Engels co-wrote "The Communist Manifesto" with Karl Marx.”

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A German surname, notably borne by philosopher and economist Friedrich Engels.
"Engels co-wrote "The Communist Manifesto" with Karl Marx."
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Plural
Engelses
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_____ co-wrote "The Communist Manifesto" with Karl Marx.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Engels.

Origin: German

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What does “Engels” mean?
The word “Engels” means a German surname, notably borne by philosopher and economist Friedrich Engels.
How do you pronounce “Engels”?
“Engels” is pronounced EHNG-guhlz (/ˈɛŋɡəlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Engels” in a sentence?
Here is “Engels” used in a sentence: “Engels co-wrote "The Communist Manifesto" with Karl Marx.”
What part of speech is “Engels”?
“Engels” is a name.
Is “Engels” a common word?
“Engels” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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