tale in German
tale in German is Märchen, Erzählung, Geschichte — tale means a story, especially one that is told aloud and may be fictional or exaggerated.
tale in German
Märchen
A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.
Erzählung
A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.
Geschichte
A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.
Sage
A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.
What does "tale" mean?
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noun A story, especially one that is told aloud and may be fictional or exaggerated.
"Grandfather told us a tale about ghosts in the old mill."
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noun A piece of gossip or a report, sometimes untrue or exaggerated.
"She spread tales about her neighbors all over town."
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tale in a sentence
- Grandfather told us a tale about ghosts in the old mill.
- The whole thing sounded like a tall tale to me.
- She spread tales about her neighbors all over town.
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What is "tale" in German?
"tale" in German is Märchen, Erzählung, Geschichte. tale means: A story, especially one that is told aloud and may be fictional or exaggerated.
How do you use "tale" in a sentence?
Example: "Grandfather told us a tale about ghosts in the old mill." In German, "tale" is Märchen, Erzählung, Geschichte.
Are there other ways to say "tale" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "tale": Märchen, Erzählung, Geschichte, Sage.
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