name
Sommer
Sommer (name) means a surname of German origin, from the word for "summer.".
name
1
A surname of German origin, from the word for "summer."
intj
1
An informal reply to a "why" question when the speaker has no real reason or doesn't want to say — roughly "just because."
""Why did you do that?" "Sommer.""
How to use Sommer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA German surname, or slang for "just because" in answer to a "why" question.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Sommer.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- Sommers
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
"Why did you do that?" "_____."
Etymology
As a surname, from the German, Danish, and Norwegian word for "summer"; as a slang interjection, an unrelated playful coinage.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Sommer” mean?
The word “Sommer” means a surname of German origin, from the word for "summer.". In plain terms, a German surname, or slang for "just because" in answer to a "why" question.
How do you use “Sommer” in a sentence?
Here is “Sommer” used in a sentence: “"Why did you do that?" "Sommer.".”
What part of speech is “Sommer”?
Depending on how it is used, “Sommer” can be a name and an intj.
Where does the word “Sommer” come from?
The word “Sommer” comes from German. As a surname, from the German, Danish, and Norwegian word for "summer"; as a slang interjection, an unrelated playful coinage.
How many meanings does “Sommer” have?
“Sommer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of German origin, from the word for "summer.".
