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damsel in German

damsel in German is Jungfrau, Mädchen — damsel means an old-fashioned or literary word for a young, unmarried woman, especially one in a story who needs rescuing.

damsel in German

Jungfrau
noun
A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).
Mädchen
noun
A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).

What does "damsel" mean?

  1. noun An old-fashioned or literary word for a young, unmarried woman, especially one in a story who needs rescuing.
    "The knight rode off to save the damsel from the dragon."
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damsel in a sentence

  • The knight rode off to save the damsel from the dragon.
  • In old fairy tales, the damsel is usually locked in a tower.

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What is "damsel" in German?
"damsel" in German is Jungfrau, Mädchen. damsel means: An old-fashioned or literary word for a young, unmarried woman, especially one in a story who needs rescuing.
How do you use "damsel" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight rode off to save the damsel from the dragon." In German, "damsel" is Jungfrau, Mädchen.
Are there other ways to say "damsel" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "damsel": Jungfrau, Mädchen.
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