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Sommer

Sommer (name) means a surname of German origin, from the word for "summer.".

name

A surname of German origin, from the word for "summer."

intj

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

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In plain EnglishA German surname, or slang for "just because" in answer to a "why" question.

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Sommers plural

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Etymology

As a surname, from the German, Danish, and Norwegian word for "summer"; as a slang interjection, an unrelated playful coinage.

Origin: German

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.".