How do you use "Nerd" in a sentence?

He's such a nerd about computers. Nerd culture has gone mainstream. Proud nerd.

Nerd

Slang Term AmericanBritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

Meaning: A socially awkward person obsessed with intellectual pursuits.

沉迷于学术追求、社交能力差的人。

Una persona socialmente torpe obsesionada con actividades intelectuales.

知的な追求に夢中で社交的に不器用な人。

지적 탐구에 몰두하는 사회성 부족한 사람

'Nerd' originally was an insult for socially awkward, unfashionable people obsessed with academics or technology. Now reclaimed—many proudly identify as nerds. 'Geek' is similar but more specific to hobbies.

'Nerd'最初是对社交笨拙、不时尚、沉迷于学术或技术的人的侮辱。现在已被重新定义——许多人自豪地自称为nerd。'Geek'类似但更特指对某种爱好的痴迷。

'Nerd' era originalmente un insulto para personas socialmente torpes y pasadas de moda, obsesionadas con los estudios o la tecnología. Ahora se ha reclamado: muchos se identifican orgullosamente como nerds. 'Geek' es similar pero más específico para aficiones.

「Nerd」はもともと社交的に不器用で、学問やテクノロジーに夢中な流行遅れの人に対する侮辱語でした。現在は再評価され、多くの人が誇りを持って自分をナードと称します。「Geek」は似ていますが、趣味に特化しています。

매우 똑똒하지만 사회성이 부족하고, 학문이나 기술 분야에 몰두하는 사람. 한때는 모욕이었지만 지금은 자랑스럽게 여기는 경우가 많다.

Examples

He's such a nerd about computers.
他是个电脑迷
Es un friki de los ordenadores
彼はコンピューターオタクだ
그는 컴퓨터 덕후야.
Nerd culture has gone mainstream.
书呆子文化已经成为主流
La cultura nerd se ha convertido en mainstream
オタク文化はメインストリームになった
덕후 문화가 주류가 됐어.
Proud nerd.
自豪的书呆子
Nerd orgulloso
誇り高きオタク
자랑스러운 덕후.

Pronunciation

/nɜːd/

Usage Guide

Context: teasing, identity, insult

Tone: teasing, affectionate, or insulting

✓ Do Say

Often positive now
现在通常是正面含义
Ahora suele ser positivo
今ではポジティブな意味で使われることが多い
지금은 긍정적인 의미로 쓰이는 경우가 많다

✗ Don't Say

Can still be insulting in some contexts
在某些语境下仍可能具有侮辱性
En algunos contextos aún puede resultar ofensivo
文脈によってはまだ侮辱的になりうる
문맥에 따라 여전히 모욕적일 수 있다

Common Mistakes

Now often positive—'nerd culture'

Origin & History

First appeared in Dr. Seuss's 'If I Ran the Zoo' (1950). Became slang for socially awkward intellectuals. Now often reclaimed as positive identity. Silicon Valley success changed perceptions.

Etymology: First in Dr. Seuss, 1950

First recorded: 1950 Dr. Seuss, slang 1951

Cultural Context

Era: 1950s onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Revenge of the Nerds; Big Bang Theory

Regional notes: Universal English.

Story & Trivia

The word first appeared in Dr. Seuss's 1950 book 'If I Ran the Zoo' as a strange creature. Within years, it was American slang for unfashionable intellectuals. The tech boom turned 'nerd' from insult to badge of honor.

Variations

NerdNerdy