changeling in German
changeling in German is Wechselbalg, Dickkopf, Kielkropf — changeling means in folklore, a fairy or troll child secretly swapped for a human baby.
changeling in German
Wechselbalg
(European folklore, also, figurative) In pre-modern European folklore: an infant of a magical creature that was secretly exchanged for a human infant. In British, Irish and Scandinavian mythology the exchanged infants were thought to be those of fairies, sprites or trolls; in other places, they were ascribed to demons, devils, or witches.
Dickkopf
(European folklore, also, figurative) In pre-modern European folklore: an infant of a magical creature that was secretly exchanged for a human infant. In British, Irish and Scandinavian mythology the exchanged infants were thought to be those of fairies, sprites or trolls; in other places, they were ascribed to demons, devils, or witches.
Kielkropf
(European folklore, also, figurative) In pre-modern European folklore: an infant of a magical creature that was secretly exchanged for a human infant. In British, Irish and Scandinavian mythology the exchanged infants were thought to be those of fairies, sprites or trolls; in other places, they were ascribed to demons, devils, or witches.
Wechselkind
(European folklore, also, figurative) In pre-modern European folklore: an infant of a magical creature that was secretly exchanged for a human infant. In British, Irish and Scandinavian mythology the exchanged infants were thought to be those of fairies, sprites or trolls; in other places, they were ascribed to demons, devils, or witches.
What does "changeling" mean?
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noun In folklore, a fairy or troll child secretly swapped for a human baby.
"The old village legend claimed the sickly infant was a changeling left by the fairies."
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noun A shape-shifting creature able to take on the appearance of others.
"In the fantasy novel, the changeling infiltrated the court disguised as a nobleman."
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changeling in a sentence
- The old village legend claimed the sickly infant was a changeling left by the fairies.
- In the fantasy novel, the changeling infiltrated the court disguised as a nobleman.
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What is "changeling" in German?
"changeling" in German is Wechselbalg, Dickkopf, Kielkropf. changeling means: In folklore, a fairy or troll child secretly swapped for a human baby.
How do you use "changeling" in a sentence?
Example: "The old village legend claimed the sickly infant was a changeling left by the fairies." In German, "changeling" is Wechselbalg, Dickkopf, Kielkropf.
Are there other ways to say "changeling" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "changeling": Wechselbalg, Dickkopf, Kielkropf, Wechselkind.
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