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It's fun to improvise, but I still think it's better to have a great script, you know, like a Charlie Kaufman script.
Sam Rockwell

Meaning of "Kaufman" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KAUFMAN

Kaufman  [ˈkaʊfmən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KAUFMAN

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Kaufman 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 KAUFMAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kaufmann

Kaufmann is a surname with many variants such as Kauffmann, Kaufman, and Kauffman. In German, the name means merchant. It is the cognate of the English Chapman. "Kaufmann" may refer to...

Definition of Kaufman in the English dictionary

The definition of Kaufman in the dictionary is George S. 1889–1961, US dramatist who, with Moss Hart, collaborated on many Broadway comedy hits.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KAUFMAN


batman
ˈbætmən
Bremen
ˈbreɪmən
cayman
ˈkeɪmən
chairman
ˈtʃɛəmən
Coleman
ˈkəʊlmən
common
ˈkɒmən
german
ˈdʒɜːmən
Hoffman
ˈhɒfmən
Hofmann
ˈhɒfmən
human
ˈhjuːmən
Kauffmann
ˈkaʊfmən
knifeman
ˈnaɪfmən
lemon
ˈlɛmən
roman
ˈrəʊmən
Simon
ˈsaɪmən
Solomon
ˈsɒləmən
surfman
ˈsɜːfmən
turfman
ˈtɜːfmən
woman
ˈwʊmən
Yemen
ˈjɛmən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KAUFMAN

Katowice
Katrine
Katsina
katsura
Kattegat
katydid
Katz
katzenjammer
Kauai
Kauffmann
kaumatua
Kaunas
Kaunda
kaupapa
Kaur

WORDS THAT END LIKE KAUFMAN

as one man
chapman
Forman
freeman
freshman
gentleman
goodman
man
Newman
Norman
old man
Oman
ottoman
Sherman
spiderman
staffman
superman
the woman
to a man
zaman

Synonyms and antonyms of Kaufman in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Kaufman» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KAUFMAN

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

Translator English - Chinese

考夫曼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Kaufman
570 millions of speakers

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Kaufman
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कॉफ़मैन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كوفمان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Кауфман
278 millions of speakers

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Kaufman
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

KAUFMAN,
260 millions of speakers

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Kaufman
220 millions of speakers

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Kaufman
190 millions of speakers

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Kaufman
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カウフマン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

카우프만
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kaufman
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Kaufman
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காஃப்மான்னின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉफमॅन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kaufman
70 millions of speakers

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Kaufman
65 millions of speakers

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Kaufman
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Кауфман
40 millions of speakers

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Kaufman
30 millions of speakers
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Kaufman
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Kaufman
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Kaufman
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Kaufman
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KAUFMAN»

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

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9 QUOTES WITH «KAUFMAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Kaufman.
1
David Cross
I was heavily influenced by Andy Kaufman and Steven Wright.
2
Milos Forman
Because I just loved to spend two years of my life in the company of Andy Kaufman and other characters.
3
Stephen Gaghan
I know Charlie Kaufman really well, for instance. Charlie Kaufman starts a story, and he has no freaking idea where he's going. None. Zero. And he doesn't want to know, because there's a little bit of death in that.
4
Matthew Gray Gubler
I've always been a fan of Andy Kaufman.
5
Jerry Lawler
Of course, the whole Andy Kaufman angle was classic. I'm real proud of that. I mean that is something people are still talking about 20 years later, making movies about and that sort of thing. I mean not a day goes by that someone doesn't mention Andy Kaufman to me.
6
Kevin McDonald
What I always say is that we're the illegitimate children of Andy Kaufman and Jerry Lewis.
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Mike O'Brien
I really loved Andy Kaufman growing up, like every comedy person does. I like when sometimes the audience isn't quite sure what's supposed to be happening right then and that sort of unsafe feeling, as long as you're not punishing them.
8
Sam Rockwell
It's fun to improvise, but I still think it's better to have a great script, you know, like a Charlie Kaufman script.
9
Vincent Schiavelli
I had a wonderful time playing Dr. Kaufman in Tomorrow Never Dies. It was a real Bond villain, over the top, almost laughable but dangerous.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KAUFMAN»

Discover the use of Kaufman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Kaufman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America
Highlighted by more than two thousand digitally enhanced color photographs, a comprehensive guide to the insects of North America contains information--including life histories, behaviors, and habitats--on every major group of insects found ...
Eric R. Eaton, Kenn Kaufman, 2007
2
Charlie Kaufman: Confessions of an Original Mind: ...
The book also studies Kaufman's sound plays for Theatre of the New Ear and his directorial debut, Synecdoche, New York.
Doreen Alexander Child, 2010
3
The Personal MBA: A World-Class Business Education in a ...
This revised and expanded edition of the bestselling book, The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman, gives you everything you need to transform your business, your career or your working life forever.
Josh Kaufman, 2011
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Assessing Adolescent and Adult Intelligence
-III Assessing Adolescent and Adult Intelligence, the classic text from Alan Kaufman and Elizabeth Lichtenberger, has consistently provided the most comprehensive source of information on cognitive assessment of adults and adolescents.
Alan S. Kaufman, Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger, 2005
5
Was This Man a Genius?: Talks with Andy Kaufman
Was This Man a Genius? is the culmination of a series of bizarre, frequently hilarious meetings. In describing them, Hecht, herself a master of wit and observation, illuminates the enigma of Andy Kaufman's work and life.
Julie Hecht, 2009
6
Son Rise: The Miracle Continues
Part III of the book highlights the moving stories of five families who, guided by the Kaufmans and the Son-Rise Program, have created "rebirths" for their own special children.
Barry Neil Kaufman, 2011
7
The Ageless Self: Sources of Meaning in Late Life
With this book, Sharon Kaufman allows us to understand the experience of the aging by listening to the aged themselves. Kaufman, while maintaining objectivity, is able to draw an intimate portrait of her subjects.
Sharon R. Kaufman, 1994
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Andy Kaufman: Wrestling With the American Dream
Taking as his starting point the 1999 biopic Man on the Moon, Florian Keller explores Andy Kaufman's career within a broader discussion of the ideology of the American Dream, grasping Kaufman's radical agenda beyond avant-garde theories of ...
Florian Keller, 2005
9
IQ Testing 101
This book provides a brief, compelling introduction to the topic of IQ testing-its mysteries, misconceptions, and truths. This newest edition to the popular Psych 101 Series presents a common-sense approach to what IQ is and what it is not.
Dr. Alan S. Kaufman PhD, 2009
10
A Concise History of U.S. Foreign Policy
Compact yet thorough, the book offers instructors a concise introduction that can be easily supplemented with other sources.
Joyce P. Kaufman, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KAUFMAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Kaufman is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mars' Kaufman showing versatility on Chatham women's hockey team
While her start in the sport of hockey may have come a little later than some, Chatham University women's hockey player Karlee Kaufman has ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
2
A Beer About Polk, With Casson Kaufman Of Cresta's 2211 Club …
We stopped in on a sunny afternoon for a beer and chatted about Polk Street with Casson Kaufman, one of the 2211 Club's bartenders. «Hoodline, Jul 15»
3
Kaufman's trial pushed back again - Herald Argus: News
La PORTE - The jury trial of former Fish Lake fire chief David Kaufman has been rescheduled yet again - now set to begin May 9 at 8:30 a.m.. «The Herald Argus, Jul 15»
4
Ben Kaufman on why Quirky struggled - Business Insider
Quirky has a community of over 1.1 million inventors who use the site and are still submitting "close to 4,000 ideas a week," Kaufman said. «Business Insider, Jul 15»
5
Obama's Munich | Robert G. Kaufman - Huffington Post
The announced agreed framework or a nuclear agreement with Iran has confirmed the worst fears of President Obama's critics. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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North Texas Commission paints bright picture for Kaufman
The Kaufman Chamber of Commerce hosted Mabrie Jackson, president and CEO of the North Texas Commission. Jackson gave a ... «Kaufman Herald, Jul 15»
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Chase with stolen semi ends when Kaufman officer shoots suspect …
Shots fired during a chase w/ Kaufman County PD and suspect driving 18 wheeler. Suspect taken to hospital pic.twitter.com/E8EW4mWILv. «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Stolen Big Rig Leads Police On Kaufman Chase
KAUFMAN (CBSDFW.COM) – During what had been a day of close calls in Kaufman, 14-year-old Enrique Galan got too close to a renegade ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
9
Josh Kaufman to play at derby festival
The Season 6 winner of NBC's “The Voice,” Kaufman will perform a variety of songs, including one or two of the covers he performed on the ... «Shelbynews, Jul 15»
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Fun Home's Emily Skeggs Visits Kids at Kaufman Music Center
Fun Home Tony nominee Emily Skeggs joined young performers at the Kaufman Music Center's Summer Music Theater Workshop to speak ... «TheaterMania.com, Jul 15»

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