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imp in German

imp in German is Kobold, Teufelchen, Bengel — imp means a small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.

imp in German

Kobold
noun
(chiefly, fiction, and, mythology) A small, mischievous sprite or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful, formerly regarded as the child of the devil or a demon (see sense 3.2). [from 16th c.]
Teufelchen
noun
(chiefly, fiction, and, mythology) A small, mischievous sprite or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful, formerly regarded as the child of the devil or a demon (see sense 3.2). [from 16th c.]
Bengel
noun
(often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]
Schlingel
noun
(often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]
Schelm
noun
(often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]
Teufelchen
noun
(often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]

What does "imp" mean?

  1. noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
    "The story's villain was a cackling imp with tiny horns."
  2. noun A mischievous child.
    "Their youngest is a real little imp."

imp in a sentence

  • The story's villain was a cackling imp with tiny horns.
  • Their youngest is a real little imp.

Similar words in German

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Frequently asked questions

What is "imp" in German?

"imp" in German is Kobold, Teufelchen, Bengel. imp means: A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.

How do you use "imp" in a sentence?

Example: "The story's villain was a cackling imp with tiny horns." In German, "imp" is Kobold, Teufelchen, Bengel.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "imp": Kobold, Teufelchen, Bengel, Schlingel, Schelm.

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