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Nietzsche

NEE-chuh

Nietzsche (name) means a German surname, most famously belonging to the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). Example: “Nietzsche's writing had a huge influence on 20th-century philosophy.”

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A German surname, most famously belonging to the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900).
"Nietzsche's writing had a huge influence on 20th-century philosophy."
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Etymology

Borrowed from German Nietzsche.

Origin: German

Frequently asked questions

What does “Nietzsche” mean?

The word “Nietzsche” means a German surname, most famously belonging to the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900).

How do you pronounce “Nietzsche”?

“Nietzsche” is pronounced NEE-chuh (/ˈniː.t͡ʃə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Nietzsche” in a sentence?

Here is “Nietzsche” used in a sentence: “Nietzsche's writing had a huge influence on 20th-century philosophy.”

What part of speech is “Nietzsche”?

“Nietzsche” is a name.

Is “Nietzsche” a common word?

“Nietzsche” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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