Bergfrau

dieNoun

mountain woman; mountain spirit (folklore)

English translations

  1. 01

    mountain woman

  2. 02

    mountain woman

Word details

German meaning
Eine Frau, die in den Bergen lebt oder arbeitet.
English meaning
Mountain woman
Synonym
None
German example
Die Bergfrau kennt sich gut in den Bergen aus.
English example
The mountain woman knows the mountains well.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Bergfrau
Plural Form
die Bergfrauen

Example sentences with “Bergfrau”

  1. In den Sagen erscheint oft eine geheimnisvolle Bergfrau. (In the sagas, a mysterious mountain woman often appears.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Bergfrau a common noun?

It is a feminine noun (die Bergfrau). It can refer literally to a woman living in the mountains or to a mythical figure. Plural: Bergfrauen.