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Ogre in German

Ogre in German is Oger, Menschenfresser, Ungeheuer — Ogre means a large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.

Ogre in German

Oger
proper noun
A city in central Latvia.
Oger
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
Menschenfresser
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
Ungeheuer
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
Brutalo
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
Monster
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
Unmensch
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
Monster
noun
(figuratively) A cruel person.
Ungeheuer
noun
(figuratively) A cruel person.

What does "Ogre" mean?

  1. noun A large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.
    "In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village."
  2. noun A cruel or frightening person.
    "Her boss had a reputation as an ogre who never praised anyone."

Ogre in a sentence

  • In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village.
  • Her boss had a reputation as an ogre who never praised anyone.

Similar words in German

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Ogre" in German?

"Ogre" in German is Oger, Menschenfresser, Ungeheuer. Ogre means: A large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.

How do you use "Ogre" in a sentence?

Example: "In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village." In German, "Ogre" is Oger, Menschenfresser, Ungeheuer.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "Ogre": Oger, Menschenfresser, Ungeheuer, Brutalo, Monster, Unmensch.

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