forest spirit
der Waldgeist, die Waldgeister
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forest spirit
A mythical or legendary being that lives in the forest and is connected to the forces of nature.
Der Waldgeist soll Wanderer tief in den Wald gelockt haben.
The forest spirit is said to have lured hikers deep into the forest.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Waldgeister |
| genitive | des Waldgeists |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Waldgeist | die Waldgeister |
| accusative | den Waldgeist | die Waldgeister |
| dative | dem Waldgeist | den Waldgeistern |
| genitive | des Waldgeists des Waldgeistes | der Waldgeister |
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'Waldgeist' (forest spirit) is made up of 'Wald' (forest) and 'Geist' (spirit). The compound therefore refers to a spirit connected to the forest.
In der alten Geschichte beschützt ein Waldgeist die Tiere des Waldes.
In the old story, a forest spirit protects the animals of the forest.
'Waldgeist' (forest spirit) often occurs in phrases related to legends and beliefs: 'an einen Waldgeist glauben' (to believe in a forest spirit), 'Geschichten über einen Waldgeist erzählen' (to tell stories about a forest spirit), or 'eine Legende von einem Waldgeist hören' (to hear a legend about a forest spirit).
Am Lagerfeuer erzählte die Großmutter eine Legende von einem Waldgeist.
Around the campfire, the grandmother told a legend about a forest spirit.
'Waldgeist' (forest spirit) mainly occurs in legends, fairy tales, fantasy stories, and literary texts. In everyday life, the word is usually used when talking about such fictional or mythical beings.
Im Fantasyroman begegnet die Heldin einem geheimnisvollen Waldgeist.
In the fantasy novel, the heroine encounters a mysterious forest spirit.
