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mythical creature
A figure or animal from myths, legends, or fairy tales that does not exist in reality.
Der Drache ist ein bekanntes Fabelwesen aus vielen Kulturen.
The dragon is a well-known mythical creature from many cultures.
The word is made up of 'die Fabel' (a short story with a moral) and 'das Wesen' (a creature, a living being). So a 'Fabelwesen' (mythical creature) is literally a 'creature from a fable.' The gender 'das' comes from the head word 'das Wesen'.
Einhörner sind Fabelwesen, die für Reinheit und Magie stehen.
Unicorns are mythical creatures that stand for purity and magic.
'Fabelwesen' (mythical creature) is often combined with adjectives that emphasize its mythical origin. Common combinations are 'mythisches Fabelwesen' (mythical creature), 'sagenumwobenes Fabelwesen' (legend-shrouded mythical creature), or 'legendäres Fabelwesen' (legendary mythical creature).
Der Greif ist ein sagenumwobenes Fabelwesen mit dem Körper eines Löwen und dem Kopf eines Adlers.
The griffin is a legend-shrouded mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle.
This word always belongs in the context of fantasy, stories, and mythology. It is used when talking about dragons, elves, dwarves, or other non-real creatures from fairy tales, legends, and myths.
In der griechischen Mythologie gibt es viele verschiedene Fabelwesen.
In Greek mythology, there are many different mythical creatures.
monster
'das Monster' and 'das Fabelwesen' can both refer to figures that do not exist in reality. The difference lies in the effect they have. A 'Monster' is frightening, often large or ugly. A 'Fabelwesen' is more neutral and more general: it can be dangerous, but also beautiful, clever, or friendly. The words can be confused because many monsters are also mythical creatures. But not every mythical creature is a monster. For dragons, unicorns, or mermaids, 'Fabelwesen' often fits better if you do not especially want to emphasize fear.
Für das Referat beschreibt Lisa ein Fabelwesen aus einer alten Sage.
For her presentation, Lisa describes a mythical creature from an old legend.
In der Geschichte versteckt sich ein Monster unter der alten Brücke.
In the story, a monster hides under the old bridge.