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dragon in Afrikaans

dragon in Afrikaans is draak — dragon means a mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.

dragon in Afrikaans

draak
noun
mythical creature

What does "dragon" mean?

  1. noun A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
    "The knight set out to slay the dragon."
  2. noun In East Asian mythology, a long, serpentine, generally benevolent creature associated with power and good fortune.
    "The dragon dance is a highlight of the Lunar New Year parade."
  3. noun (Informal) A fierce, intimidating woman.
    "His boss was an absolute dragon in meetings."
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dragon in a sentence

  • The knight set out to slay the dragon.
  • In the old story, a dragon slept on a mountain of gold coins.
  • The dragon dance is a highlight of the Lunar New Year parade.
  • In Chinese folklore, a dragon is often seen as a kind guardian that brings luck.

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What is "dragon" in Afrikaans?
"dragon" in Afrikaans is draak. dragon means: A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
How do you use "dragon" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight set out to slay the dragon." In Afrikaans, "dragon" is draak.
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