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Tristan and Isolde were lucky to die when they did. They'd have been sick of all that rubbish in a year.
Robertson Davies

Meaning of "Tristan" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TRISTAN

Tristan  [ˈtrɪstən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRISTAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tristan 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 TRISTAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tristan

Tristan

Tristan, also known as Tristram, is the male hero of the Arthurian Tristan and Iseult story. He was a Cornish knight of the Round Table. He is the son of Blancheflor and Rivalen, and the nephew of King Mark of Cornwall, sent to fetch Iseult back from Ireland to wed the king. However, he and Iseult accidentally consume a love potion while en route and fall helplessly in love. The pair undergo numerous trials that test their secret affair.

Definition of Tristan in the English dictionary

The definition of Tristan in the dictionary is the nephew of King Mark of Cornwall who fell in love with his uncle's bride, Iseult, after they mistakenly drank a love potion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRISTAN


Aston
ˈæstən
boston
ˈbɒstən
charleston
ˈtʃɑːlstən
cistern
ˈsɪstən
eastern
ˈiːstən
Germiston
ˈdʒɜːmɪstən
Houston
ˈhjuːstən
Huston
ˈhjuːstən
Ilkeston
ˈɪlkɪstən
Kingston
ˈkɪŋstən
Liston
ˈlɪstən
multipiston
ˌmʌltɪˈpɪstən
penistone
ˈpenɪstən
piston
ˈpɪstən
Preston
ˈprɛstən
Princeton
ˈprɪnstən
protistan
prəʊˈtɪstən
sacristan
ˈsækrɪstən
western
ˈwɛstən
Winston
ˈwɪnstən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRISTAN

Tristan da Cunha
tristate
triste
tristearin
tristesse
tristeza
tristful
tristfully
tristfulness
tristich
tristichic
tristichous
tristimulus values
Tristram

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRISTAN

Afghanistan
Balochistan
Baluchistan
East Pakistan
Hindustan
Kafiristan
Kazakhstan
Kurdistan
Kyrgyzstan
Londonistan
Nuristan
Pakistan
Tadjikistan
Tadzhikistan
Tajikistan
Turkistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Waziristan
West Pakistan

Synonyms and antonyms of Tristan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Tristan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRISTAN

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

Translator English - Chinese

特里斯坦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Tristán
570 millions of speakers

English

Tristan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ट्रिस्टन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تريستان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Тристан
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Tristan
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ট্রিস্টান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Tristan
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tristan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tristan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トリスタン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

트리스탄
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tristan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Tristan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டிரிஸ்தான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

त्रिस्टिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tristan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Tristan
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Tristan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Трістан
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Tristan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Tristan
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Tristan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Tristan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Tristan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Tristan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRISTAN»

The term «Tristan» is very widely used and occupies the 15.111 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRISTAN» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «TRISTAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Tristan.
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Robertson Davies
Tristan and Isolde were lucky to die when they did. They'd have been sick of all that rubbish in a year.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRISTAN»

Discover the use of Tristan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Tristan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Tristan Chord: Wagner and Philosophy
A provocative portrait of the master of musical innovation and theatrical brilliance, whose devotees have ranged from Proust to Hitler, delves into the many influences, intellectual pursuits, and philosophical foundations behind his art, ...
Bryan Magee, 2002
2
Richard Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
Seven leading international writers discuss the genesis, libretto and music, and performance and reception history of Wagner's Tristan.
Arthur Groos, 2011
3
Wayward Sailor: In Search of the Real Tristan Jones
"His real name was Arthur Jones.
Anthony Dalton, 2003
4
A Companion to Gottfried Von Strassburg's "Tristan"
New essays by outstanding European and American medievalists on major aspects of the most enduring medieval epic.
Will Hasty, 2003
5
Early French Tristan Poems
These first volumes of the series Arthurian Archives present the Old French verse texts devoted to Tristan and Iseut.
Norris J. Lacy, 1998
6
Death-Devoted Heart : Sex and the Sacred in Wagner's Tristan ...
Roger Scruton has written an original and provocative account of Wagner's music drama, which blends philosophy, criticism, and musicology in order to show the work's importance in the twenty-first century.
Roger Scruton, 2003
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Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open ...
A practical guide to making sexually open arrangements work outlines options for transforming monogamous relationships into effective polyamorous ones, in a reference that addresses such topics as boundary setting, child-raising, and ...
Tristan Taormino, 2008
8
Richard Wagner's Tristan and Isolde
To coincide with West Australian Opera's performances of Tristan und Isolde in November 2006, Peter Bassett has undertaken a textual translation of and commentary on Wagner's most radical and influential work.
Richard Wagner, 2006
9
Gottfried Von Strassburg and the Medieval Tristan Legend: ...
This volume comprises selected papers from a Tristan symposium held at the Institute of Germanic Studies in London.
Adrian Stevens, Roy Albert Wisbey, 1990
10
Clown scenes
Recreates forty-eight comedy sketches used by clowns until the mid-twentieth century, and offers brief background information
Tristan Rémy, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRISTAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Tristan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Review: Cheers, but Modest Impact, for Revisionist 'Tristan'
In a new production of Wagner's “Tristan und Isolde” that opened the Bayreuth Festival on Saturday evening, the thoughtful, melancholy king of the opera's ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
Hollywood to Weatherfield - Tristan Gemmill on his new Coronation …
Former Casualty star Tristan Gemmill was auditioning for roles in Hollywood when he found out he was heading for Coronation Street. From Hollywood to ... «Manchester Evening News, Jul 15»
3
Tristan Thompson's camp continues dialogue with Cleveland …
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is guarded by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green in the first quarter. Game 1 of the NBA Finals. «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
4
Brampton's Tristan Thompson having a breakout NBA Finals
If one of Tristan Thompson's opponents were watching him at the start of practice — laughing and joking with the Cleveland Cavaliers staff while his teammates ... «CBC.ca, Jun 15»
5
Dad charged with murdering son over potty training
Anthony Trakemon Powell, 24, could face the death penalty for killing his 3-year-old son, Tristan Powell. Prosecutors also expect to charge him with injuring the ... «USA TODAY, Jun 15»
6
Tristan Gemmill joins Coronation Street as Tracy Barlow's ex-husband
ITV confirmed the news this morning and Tristan said, “I'm excited to be joining such an iconic show. Coronation Street is a great British institution and it will be a ... «Express.co.uk, May 15»
7
Tristan Thompson is a matchup problem for the Bulls
Other than the best player in the league playing like it, the biggest difference was starting Tristan Thompson at power forward instead of going with Mike Miller in ... «SB Nation, May 15»
8
Missing 5-week-old found unharmed, babysitter booked
On Saturday several local state and federal agencies were investigating the disappearance of 5-week-old Tristan Cayden Douglass and his babysitter, ... «WWL, Mar 15»
9
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey's younger brother …
Tristan Pompey doesn't mind when people refer to him as “Dalton's little brother.” The way he sees it, that epithet might be temporary anyway. «National Post, Mar 15»
10
Swept off their feet in 'Tristan & Yseult'
What: Dominic Marsh and Hannah Vassallo are literally swept off their feet while in the throes of new love in “Tristan & Yseult”. When: “Tristan & Yseult,” ... «Boston Globe, Mar 15»

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