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I guess I am running the risk of becoming the Hans Christian Andersen of opera.
Gian Carlo Menotti

Meaning of "Andersen" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ANDERSEN

Andersen  [ˈændəsən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANDERSEN

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Andersen is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ANDERSEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Andersen

Andersen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Anders". It is the fifth most common surname in Denmark, shared by about 3.2% of the population. From the same root - the given name Andreas - derives the surname Andreasen Danish pronunciation: and Andresen Danish pronunciation: . The numbers of bearers of the surnames Andersen, Andreasen, Andreassen and Andresen in Denmark and Norway...

Definition of Andersen in the English dictionary

The definition of Andersen in the dictionary is Hans Christian. 1805–75, Danish author of fairy tales, including The Ugly Duckling, The Tin Soldier, and The Snow Queen.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANDERSEN


Anderson
ˈændəsən
Anderssen
ˈændəsən
Emerson
ˈɛməsən
Ferguson
ˈfɜːɡəsən
Grierson
ˈɡrɪəsən
Henderson
ˈhɛndəsən
Jefferson
ˈdʒɛfəsən
Jespersen
ˈjɛspəsən
Paterson
ˈpætəsən
Pearson
ˈpɪəsən
Peterson
ˈpiːtəsən
Sanderson
ˈsændəsən
Saracen
ˈsærəsən
Sargeson
ˈsɑːdʒəsən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANDERSEN

Andalusia
Andalusian
andalusite
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman Islands
Andaman Sea
andante
andantino
Andean
Andean Community of Nations
Anderlecht
Anderson
Anderson shelter
Anderssen
Andes
andesine
andesite
andesitic
andesyte
Andhra Pradesh

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANDERSEN

chosen
coarsen
delicatessen
Essen
Hessen
hoarsen
hosen
Jansen
Jensen
lessen
Leverkusen
Niedersachsen
Nielsen
Olsen
Rasmussen
risen
Sachsen
sarsen
sen
worsen

Synonyms and antonyms of Andersen in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Andersen» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANDERSEN

Find out the translation of Andersen to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Andersen from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Andersen» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

安徒生
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Andersen
570 millions of speakers

English

Andersen
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एंडरसन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أندرسون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Андерсен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Andersen
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অ্যান্ডারসনকে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Andersen
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Andersen
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Andersen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アンデルセン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

안데르센
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Andersen
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Andersen
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆண்டர்சன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अँडरसन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Andersen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Andersen
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Andersen
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Андерсен
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Andersen
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Andersen
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Andersen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Andersen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Andersen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Andersen

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANDERSEN»

The term «Andersen» is very widely used and occupies the 14.885 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANDERSEN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Andersen

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2 QUOTES WITH «ANDERSEN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Andersen.
1
Aimee Bender
I liked Hans Christian Andersen because the tales were so dark and tragic.
2
Gian Carlo Menotti
I guess I am running the risk of becoming the Hans Christian Andersen of opera.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANDERSEN»

Discover the use of Andersen in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Andersen and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen
An annotated volume of the great Danish storyteller complements favorite classics with such lesser-known and mature works as "The Shadow" and "Story of a Mother," in a collection that offers insight into Andersen's literary range and ...
Hans Christian Andersen, Maria Tatar, 2008
2
Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (Illustrated)
Hans Christian Andersen. beside the kettle. It seemed rather a dangerous performance; but he turned round, and put out his tail, as mice do in a dairy, when they wish to skim the cream from a pan of milk with their tails and afterwards lick it off.
Hans Christian Andersen, 2012
3
Benchmarking Handbook
This text is intended to meet the need for straightforward guidelines to help companies make the most of the technique, by using a systematic, step-by-step approach
B. Andersen, P.-G. Pettersen, 1995
4
Hans Christian Andersen: The Life of a Storyteller
Describes Andersen's turbulent and difficult life, from his birth in 1805, through his success as a writer in mid-nineteenth-century Europe, to his desperate search for love, ambition, and meaning.
Jackie Wullschlager, 2002
5
Business Process Improvement Toolbox
"The first half of the book presents an overall business process improvement model, with the ensuing chapters dealing with topics of understanding and modeling your current business processes, using performance measurement in improvement ...
Bjørn Andersen, 2007
6
Inside Arthur Andersen: Shifting Values, Unexpected Consequences
The story of the birth and death of the Arthur Andersen firm is loaded with lessons for us all. This book should appeal especially to readers who want an overview of the dramatic consequences of Andersen's changing values through the years.
Susan Squires, 2003
7
Incomplete Revolution: Adapting Welfare States to Women's ...
Our future depends very much on how we respond to three great challenges of the new century, all of which threaten to increase social inequality: first, how we adapt institutions to the new role of women; second, how we prepare our children ...
Gosta Esping-Andersen, 2009
8
The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen: A New Translation ...
On the bicentennial of Hans Christian Andersen’s birth, this collection takes Andersen out of the nursery and places him squarely in the literary pantheon.
Hans Christian Andersen, 2009
9
The Complete Fairy Tales
Presents all of Andersen's 168 tales, includes favorites such as "The Red Shoes," "The Frog Prince," and "Rapunzel."
Hans Christian Andersen, 1997
10
William and Kate: A Royal Love Story
Prince William and Kate Middleton defied all odds to forge a storybook romance amide the scandals, power struggles, tragedies, and general dysfunction that are the hallmarks of Britain's Royal Family.
Christopher Andersen, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANDERSEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Andersen is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Andersen: Humanism, nature and Ideas
Scene: An Aspen Ideas Festival session ends, and attendees stream out into a flawless Colorado scene encompassed by snow-flecked ... «Aspen Times, Jul 15»
2
John R. Andersen: Patriotism includes freedom from our national …
2015-07-04T11:00:00Z John R. Andersen: Patriotism includes freedom from our national anthemJOHN R. ANDERSEN Community columnist Chippewa Herald. «Chippewa Herald, Jul 15»
3
Larry Andersen Says Phillies Competing Again Is Not 'That Far Off'
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Phillies broadcaster Larry Andersen joined Josh Innes and Tony Bruno on Wednesday afternoon to discuss some of ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
4
Miami Heat Rumors: Mario Chalmers Trade With Chris Andersen
Dwyane Wade #3 and Chris Andersen #11 of Miami Heat vie with Deron Williams #8 and Mirza Teletovic #33 of Brooklyn Nets during a ... «Sports World Report, Jun 15»
5
Andersen Global Announces a New Presence in Spain
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andersen Global is proud to announce a new presence in Spain with the addition of Global Abogados, ... «Business Wire, Jun 15»
6
The Saga Continues: Andersen vs. Gibson
It could be argued that Frederik Andersen won his spot to be the number one goalie because he started all games in the playoffs. But after four ... «The Hockey Writers, Jun 15»
7
Talking LGBTQ Comics And SDCC With Brian Andersen(UPDATE)
so_super_duper_logo_green-271x255 Earlier this year, Brian Andersen had a very successful Kickstarter for his comic Stripling Warrior, about ... «Bleeding Cool News, Jun 15»
8
Miami Heat NBA trade rumors: Mario Chalmers, Chris Andersen on …
Said to be on the block are Mario Chalmers and Chris Andersen, two remnants of the Heat's title run when Lebron James was still around. «ChristianToday, Jun 15»
9
Dr. Robert Andersen performs ankle surgery on Detroit Red Wings …
Robert Andersen, MD, performed surgery on Detroit Red Wings' Pavel ... Dr. Andersen is an orthopedic surgeon and founding member of the ... «Becker's Orthopedic & Spine, Jun 15»
10
Andersen: Waters of life and death
On June 21, my son and I looked on helplessly as the lifeless body of kayaker Jerry Young drifted with the currents of the Fryingpan River. «Aspen Times, Jun 15»

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