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saga
A long, orally transmitted narrative from Old Norse or Icelandic literature that deals with heroes, gods, and historical events.
Die isländischen Sagas sind ein wichtiger Teil des europäischen Kulturerbes.
The Icelandic sagas are an important part of Europe's cultural heritage.
You can recognize the original meaning from words like 'isländisch' (Icelandic), 'altnordisch' (Old Norse), or 'Wikinger' (Vikings). The figurative meaning is often combined with 'Familie' (family) or 'Generationen' (generations) and describes a long, complex story.
Im Museum gab es eine Ausstellung über die Sagas der Germanen.
At the museum there was an exhibition about the sagas of the Germanic peoples.
In the figurative meaning, 'Saga' (saga) is often used as 'Familiensaga' (family saga) or combined with words like 'Dynastie' (dynasty), 'Aufstieg und Fall' (rise and fall), or 'Generationen' (generations).
Ihr neuestes Buch ist eine spannende Familiensaga, die im 19. Jahrhundert spielt.
Her latest book is an exciting family saga set in the 19th century.
The word 'Saga' (saga) is often used in a literary or elevated style to give a long story more weight and drama. It sounds more epic than a normal narrative.
Seine Lebensgeschichte ist eine wahre Saga voller Erfolge und Niederlagen.
His life story is a true saga full of successes and defeats.
story / history
'die Geschichte' and 'die Saga' can both mean a story. However, 'Geschichte' is much more general: it can be short or long, true or invented, spoken or written. 'Saga' is more appropriate for a long, old, or very large-scale narrative, often with heroes, families, or dramatic events over many years. Learners may confuse the words because both tell about events. In everyday life, 'Geschichte' is usually more natural. 'Saga' sounds more specific and often more solemn or literary.
Lisa liest am Wochenende eine isländische Saga über Helden und alte Könige.
Lisa is reading an Icelandic saga about heroes and ancient kings this weekend.
Nach dem Abendessen erzählte er uns eine lustige Geschichte aus seiner Kindheit.
After dinner, he told us a funny story from his childhood.