Märchen
fairy tale
Meaning of Märchen
eine traditionelle Kindergeschichte mit Magie oder erfundenen Wesen
a traditional story for children with magic or imaginary creatures
Pronunciation
Märchen with English translation
Märchen usage examples
Ich lese meinem Sohn ein Märchen vor.
I read my son a fairy tale.
Das Märchen endet mit einem glücklichen Fest.
The fairy tale ends with a happy celebration.
Märchen synonyms
What's the difference between Märchen, Feenmärchen, Kunstmärchen, Kindermärchen, Volksmärchen, Zaubermärchen, Märchenbuch, and Sagen
A fairy story specifically involving fairies; narrower and less common.
A literary fairy tale written by a specific author, not a folk tale.
A children’s fairy tale; emphasizes that the story is meant for children.
A folk tale; a traditional story passed down orally among people.
A magic fairy tale; a story that strongly emphasizes magic and wonders.
Advanced: broader words
A fairy-tale book; it refers to a book containing fairy tales, not the genre itself.
Legends or traditional stories about the past; usually not a children’s fairy tale.
A legend; a story about saints, heroes, or famous events, often with a historical flavor.
A narrative or story; very general and not necessarily a fairy tale or for children.
A fable; a short moral story, often with animals, so it is not the same as a fairy tale.
A saga or legend; a traditional story about the past, not a children’s magical fairy tale.
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Questions about this word
What does Märchen mean?
a traditional story for children with magic or imaginary creatures
How do you pronounce Märchen?
Märchen is pronounced [ˈmɛːʁçən].
How is Märchen used in a sentence?
I read my son a fairy tale. Translation: Ich lese meinem Sohn ein Märchen vor.
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