🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Saci-Pererê

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sa.t͡si.pe.ʁe.ʁe

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Saci-Pererê/saˈsi peˈɾeɾe/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Kinder erzählen Geschichten über Saci-Pererê, eine schelmische Figur aus der brasilianischen Folklore."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A legendary figure in Brazilian folklore known for his playful and mischievous nature.

    "Children often tell stories about Saci-Pererê playing tricks on unsuspecting villagers."
  2. 2

    A symbol of Brazilian cultural identity, representing the fusion of Indigenous and African traditions.

    "Saci-Pererê is celebrated during Brazilian folklore festivals, highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Saci-Pererê' originates from Brazilian folklore, combining elements from Indigenous Tupi-Guarani mythology and African influences brought by enslaved people. The character is often depicted as a mischievous one-legged boy who smokes a pipe and wears a red cap, symbolizing the blending of cultural narratives in Brazil.

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🇫🇷French → English

Saci-Pererê

Transliteration: sa.si.pe.re.re

"Les enfants racontent des histoires sur Saci-Pererê, un personnage espiègle du folklore brésilien."

🇩🇪German → English

Saci-Pererê

Transliteration: sa.t͡si.pe.ʁe.ʁe

"Die Kinder erzählen Geschichten über Saci-Pererê, eine schelmische Figur aus der brasilianischen Folklore."

🇮🇹Italian → English

Saci-Pererê

Transliteration: sa.t͡ʃi.pe.re.re

"I bambini raccontano storie su Saci-Pererê, un personaggio birichino del folklore brasiliano."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

Saci-Pererê

Transliteration: sa.si.pe.re.re

"Los niños cuentan historias sobre Saci-Pererê, un personaje travieso del folclore brasileño."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

Saci-Pererê

Transliteration: sa.si.pe.re.re

"As crianças contam histórias sobre Saci-Pererê, uma figura travessa do folclore brasileiro."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

सासी-पर्रेरे

Transliteration: sāśī-parrēra

"बच्चे सासी-पर्रेरे के बारे में कहानियाँ सुनाते हैं, जो ब्राज़ीलियाई लोककथाओं का एक शरारती पात्र है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

萨西-佩雷雷

Transliteration: sà xī pèi léi léi

"孩子们讲述关于萨西-佩雷雷的故事,这是巴西民间传说中的一个顽皮角色。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

사시-페레레

Transliteration: sasi-perele

"아이들은 브라질 민속에서 장난꾸러기 캐릭터인 사시-페레레에 대한 이야기를 합니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

サシ・ペレレ

Transliteration: sashi-perere

"子供たちはブラジルの民話に登場するいたずら好きなキャラクター、サシ・ペレレについての話をします。"

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