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legend
An old, traditional story about historical people or events whose truth is often not proven and that contains elements of the miraculous.
Die Legende von König Artus und den Rittern der Tafelrunde ist weltberühmt.
The legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is world-famous.
legend
A person who is extremely famous and admired because of exceptional achievements or qualities, often even after their death.
Muhammad Ali gilt als absolute Legende des Boxsports.
Muhammad Ali is considered an absolute legend of boxing.
legend / key
An explanation of the symbols, colors, and signs used on a map, chart, or plan.
Laut der Legende auf der Wanderkarte markiert das rote Kreuz eine Schutzhütte.
According to the legend on the hiking map, the red cross marks a shelter.
The context makes clear which of the three meanings is intended: old stories, famous people, or the explanation of symbols on a map.
Die Legende vom Rattenfänger von Hameln ist sehr bekannt.
The legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin is very well known.
The phrase 'der Legende nach' often introduces a sentence and means 'according to the legend'. It signals that the following information comes from an old story.
Der Legende nach soll in dieser Burg ein Geist leben.
According to legend, a ghost is said to live in this castle.
When a person is meant, people often speak of a 'lebende Legende' (living legend) if they are still alive. The expression 'zur Legende werden' (to become a legend) describes how someone becomes unforgettable through their actions.
Er gilt als lebende Legende des Films.
He is considered a living legend of film.
You can recognize the meaning 'symbol explanation' from words like 'Karte' (map), 'Plan' (plan), 'Diagramm' (diagram), or 'Symbol' (symbol). The phrase 'laut Legende' (according to the legend/key) is also typical here.
Laut Legende auf dem Stadtplan ist das 'P' ein Parkplatz.
According to the legend on the city map, the 'P' means a parking lot.
star / starling / cataract
Star and Legende can both refer to very famous and successful people. Star primarily emphasizes current public success. Legende implies exceptional achievements and usually a reputation that has been established and admired over a long period. Someone can therefore already be a Star without yet being considered a Legende.
Nach fünfzig erfolgreichen Jahren galt der Schauspieler als Legende.
After fifty successful years, the actor was considered a legend.
Nach mehreren erfolgreichen Filmen wurde der junge Schauspieler zum Star.
After several successful films, the young actor became a star.
