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elf in Russian

elf in Russian is эльф, альв — elf means a small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.

elf in Russian

эльф
noun
Pronounced: elf
(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.
альв
noun
Pronounced: alv
(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.
эльф
noun
Pronounced: elf
(fantasy) A member of a race of tall, slender, graceful beings with pointed ears, typically immortal or very long-lived and possessing wisdom and magical abilities.

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."
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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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What is "elf" in Russian?

"elf" in Russian is эльф, альв. elf means: A small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.

How do you pronounce эльф?

"elf" in Russian is эльф, pronounced "elf".

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 Russian, "elf" is эльф, альв.

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

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "elf": эльф, альв.

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