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Sage

legend

noun ZAH-guh Rare

Origin: from sagen, 'to say'

Also means

saga

Usage Note

Sage is a legend rooted in a historical kernel, unlike the wholly invented Märchen. Think of the Nibelungensage. Do not confuse with the verb form sage ("I say"); the noun is feminine.

Examples

"Über die Burg ranken sich viele Sagen."

Natural Translation

Many legends surround the castle.

Literal Translation

About the castle wind themselves many legends.

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