elf

ɛlf
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Translation of elf into German

Noun

1.

folklore

small, mischievous legendary being
Elf Kobold mWichtel m
  • The elf played tricks on the villagers.Der Elf spielte den Dorfbewohnern Streiche.
2.

mythology

mythical being skilled in magic
Elf Elfe
  • The elf cast a powerful spell.Der Elf sprach einen mächtigen Zauber.
3.

fantasy

magical race in fantasy literature
  • Elves in the story guarded the ancient forest.Elfen in der Geschichte bewachten den alten Wald.
4.

Norse mythology

luminous spirit in Norse mythology
  • Elves were believed to live in Álfheim.Es wurde geglaubt, dass Elfen in Álfheim leben.
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Expressions with elf: examples in English and translations in German

Halbelf
Halb-Elf
The half-elf used her unique abilities to navigate the magical forest.
Elfeneule
Zwergkauz
The elf owl perched silently on a desert cactus..

Images of elf

  • elf: mythical being skilled in magic
    (mythology) Elf

Synonyms and analogies of elf in English

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Examples of elf in a sentence

  • The elf's antics amused the children endlessly.
  • The elf lived in the enchanted forest.
  • Legends spoke of an elf who guarded the treasure.
  • The elf crafted a beautiful necklace.
  • Legolas is a famous elf in literature.
  • The elf danced in the moonlight.
ELF
ɛlf
Acronym
1.

acr: Earth Liberation Front

Rare
group fighting for earth protection
Rare
Erdbefreiungsfront
  • The ELF organized a protest to save the forest.Die Erdbefreiungsfront organisierte einen Protest, um den Wald zu retten.
2.

acr: Executable and Linkable Format

TECH.
file format used for programs on Linux systems
TECH.
ELF
  • The program was saved in ELF format.Das Programm wurde im ELF-Format gespeichert.
Abbreviation

abr: English as a Lingua Franca

TECH.
english used by people with different native languages
TECH.
ELF
  • ELF is common in international business.ELF ist im internationalen Geschäftsleben weit verbreitet.

Translations of "elf" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derElfnm.

The mischievous elf scattered glitter everywhere, leaving a magical mess behind.

Der freche Elf verstreute überall Glitzer und hinterließ ein zauberhaftes Durcheinander.

derElbnm.

It's "Legolas," like the elf from the movies.

Es heißt "Legolas", wie der Elb aus den Filmen.

derWichtelnm.

An elf and his helpers meet at the edge of the woods.

Ein Wichtel und seine Kumpanin treffen sich am Waldrand.

derKoboldnm.

Only 'cause you initially called him an elf.

Doch nur, weil du ihn zuerst Kobold genannt hast.

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Other translations for elf:

  • Albnf.

elf: Examples and translations in context

Many elves and humans with elf blood have been snatched lately.

Viele Elfen und Menschen mit Elfenblut wurden in letzter Zeit entführt.

I looked like an elf standing there in front of him.

Ich sah wie ein Elf aus, dort vor ihm stehend.

Play as a young elf who travels through an enchanted land.

Du bist eine junge Elfe und reist durch ein verzaubertes Land.

She likes to help each elf that needs their help.

Gerne hilft sie jeder Elfe, die ihre Hilfe braucht.

Helped remind me of what an amazing elf you are.

Es erinnerte mich, was für ein toller Elf du bist.

I thought you'd be dressed as an elf, too.

Ich dachte, du wärst auch wie ein Elf angezogen.

The elf moves toward me, her shoulders falling in compassion.

Die Elfe bewegt sich auf mich zu, die Schultern mitleidig gesenkt.

What an elf I would have made.

Ich wäre ein toller Elb geworden.

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half-elf
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