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goblin in Norwegian

goblin in Norwegian is nisse — goblin means in traditional folklore, a small, ugly magical creature that lives in dark places and is usually unkind or troublesome, similar to an evil elf or demon.

goblin in Norwegian

nisse
noun
(fantasy) A malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.

What does "goblin" mean?

  1. noun In traditional folklore, a small, ugly magical creature that lives in dark places and is usually unkind or troublesome, similar to an evil elf or demon.
  2. noun In modern fantasy stories, a strong, aggressive and very ugly human-like creature, often grouped with orcs and trolls.
    "The goblin shifted the two younger ones closer to him. It looked like he was hiding behind them, using them as a shield. The goblin looked pure evil. His eyes were brown."
  3. noun Short for goblin shark.
    "Goblins are mainly found (when they are found at all) in deep waters."
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goblin in a sentence

  • The goblin shifted the two younger ones closer to him. It looked like he was hiding behind them, using them as a shield. The goblin looked pure evil. His eyes were brown.
  • I shall send another entourage of goblins back here to Desput with the goblins’ new ally the Pixy! These creatures deserve the same respect as any other goblin.
  • Goblins are mainly found (when they are found at all) in deep waters.

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What is "goblin" in Norwegian?
"goblin" in Norwegian is nisse. goblin means: In traditional folklore, a small, ugly magical creature that lives in dark places and is usually unkind or troublesome, similar to an evil elf or demon.
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