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Pronunciation / Transliteration: densetsu
"日本の伝説は多様です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Traditional stories or myths that are often rooted in historical events but embellished over time.
"The legends of King Arthur and his knights have captivated audiences for centuries." - 2
A person who is famous and admired for their achievements in a particular field.
"She is considered one of the legends of jazz music."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'legends' originates from the Latin 'legenda', meaning 'things to be read'. It evolved through Old French in the Middle Ages, where it referred to stories of saints and martyrs, and has since broadened to encompass traditional stories or myths that are passed down through generations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Legends" is said worldwide
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légendes
Transliteration: leʒɑ̃d
"Les légendes de la Bretagne sont fascinantes."
Legenden
Transliteration: leˈɡɛndən
"Die Legenden von König Artus sind sehr bekannt."
leggende
Transliteration: leˈɡɛnde
"Le leggende italiane sono ricche di storia."
leyendas
Transliteration: leˈjendas
"Las leyendas de América Latina son muy diversas."
lendas
Transliteration: ˈlẽdɐs
"As lendas portuguesas são fascinantes."
किंवदंतियाँ
Transliteration: kivdantiyan
"भारतीय किंवदंतियाँ बहुत रोचक हैं।"
传说
Transliteration: chuánshuō
"中国的传说充满了神秘。"
전설
Transliteration: jeonseol
"한국의 전설은 매우 흥미롭습니다."
伝説
Transliteration: densetsu
"日本の伝説は多様です。"
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