Legende/ˈleːɡŋ̩də/legend; myth; caption
Legende is a German noun that means legend, myth, or caption. It is pronounced /ˈleːɡŋ̩də/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Legenden".
Definitions
1.a traditional story about heroes or miraculous events, often partly or wholly fictitious(mythology/literature)
a.story passed down over generations, often explaining customs or beliefs
Die Legende von Robin Hood ist weltweit bekannt.—The legend of Robin Hood is known worldwide.
2.narrative of the life of a saint, often with miraculous elements(history/religion)
a.hagiographic account
Im Mittelalter wurden viele christliche Legenden aufgeschrieben.—In the Middle Ages, many Christian legends were written down.
3.explanatory note or caption for a figure, map, etc.(text and graphics)
a.caption/key explaining symbols in an illustration
Die Legende erklärt die Symbole auf der Landkarte.—The legend explains the symbols on the map.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Legende | die Legenden |
| Genitive | der Legende | der Legenden |
| Dative | der Legende | den Legenden |
| Accusative | die Legende | die Legenden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Legende" mean in English?
- "Legende" means legend, myth, or caption. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Legende"?
- "Legende" is pronounced /ˈleːɡŋ̩də/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Legende" der, die, or das?
- "Legende" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Legende"?
- The plural of "Legende" is "Legenden".
- What part of speech is "Legende"?
- "Legende" is a noun in German.
