bard
der Barde, die Barden
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bard
A poet and singer, especially among the ancient Celts, who performed songs and told stories.
Der keltische Barde sang am Hof des Königs von alten Heldentaten.
The Celtic bard sang about ancient heroic deeds at the king's court.
bard
A poet or singer, usually in elevated, poetic, or humorous language.
Der Barde mit der Gitarre unterhielt das Publikum mit selbst geschriebenen Liedern.
The bard with the guitar entertained the audience with songs he had written himself.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Barden |
| genitive | des Barden |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Barde | die Barden |
| accusative | den Barden | die Barden |
| dative | dem Barden | den Barden |
| genitive | des Barden | der Barden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Barden |
| genitive | der Barde |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Barde | die Barden |
| accusative | die Barde | die Barden |
| dative | der Barde | den Barden |
| genitive | der Barde | der Barden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
You can usually tell from the context whether „der Barde“ (the bard) is meant historically or figuratively: references to Celts, kings, or ancient heroic legends indicate the historical meaning, while a modern stage or an instrument points to the poetic use.
In der Sage berät der Barde den König mit seinen Liedern.
In the legend, the bard advises the king with his songs.
Bei dem Fest trat ein Barde mit einer Laute auf.
A bard with a lute performed at the festival.
In its historical meaning, „der Barde“ (the bard) is often associated with a Celtic or medieval context. Typical themes include heroic legends, kings, courts, and songs performed orally.
Der Barde bewahrte die Geschichte des Stammes in langen Liedern.
The bard preserved the tribe's history in long songs.
Am Hof des Fürsten erhielt der Barde eine besondere Aufgabe.
At the prince's court, the bard was given a special task.
In its modern meaning, „der Barde“ (the bard) is often used in a deliberately poetic or slightly humorous tone. The word can therefore lend a particularly solemn quality to the portrayal of a singing poet.
Der Barde des Dorfes schrieb für jedes Fest ein neues Lied.
The village bard wrote a new song for every festival.
Als selbst ernannter Barde sang er den ganzen Abend von der Liebe.
As a self-proclaimed bard, he sang about love all evening.
