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Kierkegaard
KEERR-kuh-gahrd
Kierkegaard (name) means a Danish surname, best known as that of the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. Example: “Kierkegaard is often called the father of existentialism.”
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A Danish surname, best known as that of the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.
"Kierkegaard is often called the father of existentialism."
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- Plural
- Kierkegaards
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Danish "Kierkegaard."
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What does “Kierkegaard” mean?
The word “Kierkegaard” means a Danish surname, best known as that of the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.
How do you pronounce “Kierkegaard”?
“Kierkegaard” is pronounced KEERR-kuh-gahrd (/ˈkɪərkəɡɑːrd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kierkegaard” in a sentence?
Here is “Kierkegaard” used in a sentence: “Kierkegaard is often called the father of existentialism.”
What part of speech is “Kierkegaard”?
“Kierkegaard” is a name.
Where does the word “Kierkegaard” come from?
The word “Kierkegaard” comes from Danish. Borrowed directly from Danish "Kierkegaard.".
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