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Siegfried

SIHG-freed
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Siegfried (name) means a masculine given name of German origin, meaning "victorious peace," famous as the hero of Germanic legend. Example: “Siegfried slays a dragon in the medieval epic the Nibelungenlied.”

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A masculine given name of German origin, meaning "victorious peace," famous as the hero of Germanic legend.
"Siegfried slays a dragon in the medieval epic the Nibelungenlied."
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_____ slays a dragon in the medieval epic the Nibelungenlied.

Etymology

From Old High German sigu, "victory," and fridu, "peace."

Origin: German

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What does “Siegfried” mean?
The word “Siegfried” means a masculine given name of German origin, meaning "victorious peace," famous as the hero of Germanic legend.
How do you pronounce “Siegfried”?
“Siegfried” is pronounced SIHG-freed (/ˈsɪɡ.fɹiːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Siegfried” in a sentence?
Here is “Siegfried” used in a sentence: “Siegfried slays a dragon in the medieval epic the Nibelungenlied.”
What part of speech is “Siegfried”?
“Siegfried” is a name.
Where does the word “Siegfried” come from?
The word “Siegfried” comes from German. From Old High German sigu, "victory," and fridu, "peace.".