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cautionary tale in German

cautionary tale in German is Fabel, Schauermärchen, Vorsichtsgeschichte.

cautionary tale in German

Fabel
noun
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.
Schauermärchen
noun
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.
Vorsichtsgeschichte
noun
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.
abschreckendes Beispiel
noun
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.
belehrende Erzählung
noun
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.
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What is "cautionary tale" in German?

"cautionary tale" in German is Fabel, Schauermärchen, Vorsichtsgeschichte.

Are there other ways to say "cautionary tale" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "cautionary tale": Fabel, Schauermärchen, Vorsichtsgeschichte, abschreckendes Beispiel, belehrende Erzählung.

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