proper noun
Fuchs
fyooks
Fuchs (proper noun) means a surname of German origin. Example: “Klaus Fuchs was a well-known physicist.”
proper noun
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A surname of German origin.
"Klaus Fuchs was a well-known physicist."
How to use Fuchs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA German surname meaning "fox."
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Etymology
From German Fuchs, meaning "fox" — related to English fox.
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What does “Fuchs” mean?
The word “Fuchs” means a surname of German origin. In plain terms, a German surname meaning "fox.".
How do you pronounce “Fuchs”?
“Fuchs” is pronounced fyooks (/fjuːks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fuchs” in a sentence?
Here is “Fuchs” used in a sentence: “Klaus Fuchs was a well-known physicist.”
What part of speech is “Fuchs”?
“Fuchs” is a proper noun.
Where does the word “Fuchs” come from?
The word “Fuchs” comes from German. From German Fuchs, meaning "fox" — related to English fox.
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