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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFenrir
/ˈfɛn.rɪr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A monstrous wolf in Norse mythology, known for its role in the events of Ragnarök.
"In Norse mythology, Fenrir is destined to break free from his chains and bring about the end of the world." - 2
A symbol of chaos and destruction, often referenced in literature and popular culture.
"The character in the novel was likened to Fenrir, embodying the chaos that ensued."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Fenrir' originates from Old Norse mythology, where Fenrir is a monstrous wolf prophesied to kill the god Odin during Ragnarök. The term has evolved in modern usage to represent themes of chaos and destruction in various cultural contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fenrir" is said worldwide
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Fenrir
Transliteration: Fenrir
"Dans la mythologie nordique, Fenrir est un loup monstrueux."
Fenrir
Transliteration: Fenrir
"In der nordischen Mythologie ist Fenrir ein riesiger Wolf."
Fenrir
Transliteration: Fenrir
"Nella mitologia norrena, Fenrir è un lupo mostruoso."
Fenrir
Transliteration: Fenrir
"En la mitología nórdica, Fenrir es un lobo monstruoso."
Fenrir
Transliteration: Fenrir
"Na mitologia nórdica, Fenrir é um lobo monstruoso."
फेनरिर
Transliteration: Fenrir
"नॉर्स पौराणिक कथाओं में, फेनरिर एक दैत्याकार भेड़िया है।"
芬里尔
Transliteration: Fēn lǐ ěr
"在北欧神话中，芬里尔是一只巨大的狼。"
펜리르
Transliteration: Penlireu
"북유럽 신화에서 펜리르는 거대한 늑대입니다."
フェンリル
Transliteration: Fenriru
"北欧神話では、フェンリルは巨大な狼です。"
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