elf in Swedish
elf in Swedish is alv, älva, alf — elf means a small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.
elf in Swedish
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.
älva
(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.
alf
(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.
alv
(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?
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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 Swedish?
"elf" in Swedish is alv, älva, alf. elf means: A small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.
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 Swedish, "elf" is alv, älva, alf.
Are there other ways to say "elf" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "elf": alv, älva, alf.
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