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elf in German

elf in German is Elf, Elb, Alb — elf means a small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.

elf in German

Elf
noun
(Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
Elb
noun
(Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
Alb
noun
(Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
Elfe
noun
(Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
Alp
noun
(Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
Elbe
noun
(Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.

What does "elf" mean?

  1. noun A small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.
    "In the old stories, an elf might swap a human baby for one of its own."

elf in a sentence

  • In the old stories, an elf might swap a human baby for one of its own.
  • The elves in the novel are skilled archers who live for centuries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "elf" in German?

"elf" in German is Elf, Elb, Alb. elf means: A small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.

How do you use "elf" in a sentence?

Example: "In the old stories, an elf might swap a human baby for one of its own." In German, "elf" is Elf, Elb, Alb.

Are there other ways to say "elf" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "elf": Elf, Elb, Alb, Elfe, Alp, Elbe.

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