mara in Danish

mara in Danish is mare, mareridt — mara means in Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a demon or spirit believed to sit on a sleeper's chest and cause nightmares.

mara in Danish

mare

noun

(European folklore) A nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.

mareridt

noun

What does "mara" mean?

noun In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a demon or spirit believed to sit on a sleeper's chest and cause nightmares.
"Old Norse legend blamed nightmares on the mara pressing down on the sleeper."
noun A long-legged rodent native to the grasslands of Argentina, related to the guinea pig.
"The mara looks like a cross between a rabbit and a small deer."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

mara in a sentence

Old Norse legend blamed nightmares on the mara pressing down on the sleeper.
The mara looks like a cross between a rabbit and a small deer.

Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mara" in Danish?

"mara" in Danish is mare, mareridt. mara means: In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a demon or spirit believed to sit on a sleeper's chest and cause nightmares.

How do you use "mara" in a sentence?

Example: "Old Norse legend blamed nightmares on the mara pressing down on the sleeper." In Danish, "mara" is mare, mareridt.

Are there other ways to say "mara" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "mara": mare, mareridt.

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