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der Gnom, die Gnomen
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gnome
A small, humanlike mythical creature that usually lives underground and guards treasures.
Im Märchen bewacht ein Gnom die Edelsteine tief unter dem Berg.
In the fairy tale, a gnome guards the gemstones deep beneath the mountain.
gnome
A derogatory term for a very short person whose appearance is perceived as ugly or unusual.
Die anderen Kinder verspotteten den klein gewachsenen Jungen als Gnom.
The other children mocked the short boy by calling him a gnome.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gnomen |
| genitive | des Gnomen |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gnom | die Gnomen die Gnome |
| accusative | den Gnomen den Gnom | die Gnomen die Gnome |
| dative | dem Gnomen | den Gnomen |
| genitive | des Gnomen des Gnoms | der Gnomen der Gnome |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In fairy tales, fantasy stories, or stories about treasure, “Gnom” (gnome) refers to a mythical creature. When the word refers to a real person, it is usually meant derogatorily.
In der Fantasygeschichte hilft ein Gnom dem Zauberer bei der Suche nach dem Schatz.
In the fantasy story, a gnome helps the wizard search for the treasure.
Die Figur wurde im Roman wegen ihres Aussehens als Gnom beschimpft.
In the novel, the character was insultingly called a gnome because of their appearance.
When it means a mythical creature, “Gnom” (gnome) often appears in stories about underground places, treasures, and magic. Common phrases include “ein Gnom bewacht einen Schatz” (a gnome guards a treasure) and “ein Gnom lebt unter der Erde” (a gnome lives underground).
Der Gnom bewacht den Eingang zu einer Höhle voller Gold.
The gnome guards the entrance to a cave full of gold.
Using this term for a real person is strongly derogatory and can be hurtful. In this sense, it is therefore mainly used in insulting remarks or literary depictions of insults.
Er merkte sofort, dass die anderen ihn als Gnom beschimpften.
He immediately realized that the others were insulting him by calling him a gnome.
