Valkyrie
die Walküre, die Walküren
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Valkyrie
A female figure from Germanic and Norse mythology who chooses fallen warriors and leads them to Valhalla.
In der Sage entscheidet die Walküre, welche gefallenen Krieger nach Walhall gelangen.
In the legend, the Valkyrie decides which fallen warriors go to Valhalla.
Valkyrie
A large, strong woman with a forceful manner; this use is usually humorous or figurative.
Mit ihrer lauten Stimme wirkt sie wie eine echte Walküre.
With her loud voice, she comes across as a real Valkyrie.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Walküren |
| genitive | der Walküre |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Walküre | die Walküren |
| accusative | die Walküre | die Walküren |
| dative | der Walküre | den Walküren |
| genitive | der Walküre | der Walküren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In mythological texts, 'Walküre' (Valkyrie) often appears with expressions such as 'gefallene Krieger' (fallen warriors), 'Walhall' (Valhalla), and 'germanische Mythologie' (Germanic mythology). These combinations indicate that the legendary figure is meant.
Die Walküre führte den gefallenen Helden nach Walhall.
The Valkyrie led the fallen hero to Valhalla.
The figurative use often appears in descriptions of physical strength, a loud voice, or a forceful manner. It is usually humorous or exaggerated and refers to a specific person.
Im Verein nennt man sie wegen ihres resoluten Auftretens scherzhaft die Walküre.
At the club, people jokingly call her the Valkyrie because of her assertive manner.
