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10 Language-to-English DictionariesElfo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɛl.fu
"No conto, o elfo ajudou o herói a atravessar a floresta encantada."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, often mischievous supernatural being in folklore, typically depicted as having pointed ears and magical powers.
"In the story, the elf helped the hero find his way through the enchanted forest." - 2
A creature from fantasy literature, often portrayed as a member of a race of beings with exceptional beauty and longevity.
"The elf in the movie was known for his archery skills and wisdom."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'elf' originates from Old English 'ælf', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*albiz', referring to a supernatural being or spirit. Historically, elves were depicted in various Germanic mythologies as beings associated with nature and magic, evolving in modern usage to refer to a specific type of mythical creature often depicted in fantasy literature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Elf" is said worldwide
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Elfe
Transliteration: ɛlf
"Dans le conte, l'elfe a aidé le héros à traverser la forêt enchantée."
Elf
Transliteration: ɛlf
"Im Film war der Elf bekannt für seine Fähigkeiten im Bogenschießen."
Elfo
Transliteration: ˈɛl.fo
"Nella storia, l'elfo ha aiutato l'eroe a trovare la strada."
Elfo
Transliteration: ˈelfo
"En la película, el elfo era conocido por su sabiduría."
Elfo
Transliteration: ˈɛl.fu
"No conto, o elfo ajudou o herói a atravessar a floresta encantada."
एल्फ़
Transliteration: Elph
"कहानी में, एल्फ़ ने नायक को जादुई जंगल से बाहर निकलने में मदद की।"
精灵
Transliteration: jīnglíng
"在故事中，精灵帮助英雄穿越了魔法森林。"
엘프
Transliteration: elpeu
"이야기에서 엘프는 영웅이 마법의 숲을 통과하도록 도왔습니다."
エルフ
Transliteration: erufu
"物語の中で、エルフは英雄が魔法の森を通り抜けるのを助けました。"
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