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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieselfi
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɛl.fi
"Gli elfi sono creature leggendarie della mitologia nordica."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Supernatural beings of Germanic folklore, typically portrayed as small, mischievous creatures or graceful, immortal humanoids.
"In ancient folklore, elves were often believed to inhabit forests and hills." - 2
In modern popular culture and fantasy fiction, a race of slender, pointed-eared humanoids renowned for their skill in archery and magic.
"The archer fought bravely alongside the elves to defend the ancient woodland realm."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English plural noun 'ælfe', which traces back to Proto-Germanic '*albiz', denoting supernatural beings of Germanic mythology. Over centuries, the concept evolved from minor spirits of pagan folklore into the staple magical humanoids popularized by medieval romance and modern fantasy literature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Elves" is said worldwide
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elfes
Transliteration: ɛlf
"Les elfes de la forêt veillent sur les arbres anciens."
Elfen
Transliteration: ˈɛlfən
"Die Elfen tanzten im Mondlicht auf der Lichtung."
elfi
Transliteration: ˈɛl.fi
"Gli elfi sono creature leggendarie della mitologia nordica."
elfos
Transliteration: ˈel.fos
"Los elfos защищают el bosque sagrado."
elfos
Transliteration: ˈɛw.fus
"Os elfos são conhecidos por sua grande sabedoria e agilidade."
एल्व्स
Transliteration: elvz
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"कथाओं में एल्व्स को जादुई जीव माना जाता है।"
精灵
Transliteration: jīnglíng
Script: 中文汉字
"传说中精灵居住在神秘的森林深处。"
엘프
Transliteration: el-peu
Script: 한국어 한글
"판타지 소설에서 엘프들은 활을 잘 쏘는 종족으로 나온다."
エルフ
Transliteration: erufu
Script: 日本語
"ファンタジーの世界ではエルフは森に住む長寿の種族です。"
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