Elb

derNoun

elf (archaic/poetic)

English translations

  1. 01

    elbow

Word details

German meaning
Die Elb ist ein bedeutender Fluss in Mitteleuropa, der durch Deutschland und Tschechien fließt.
English meaning
Elbe is a major river in Central Europe, flowing through Germany and the Czech Republic.
Synonym
Kobold, Fee
German example
Hamburg liegt an der Elb.
English example
Hamburg is located on the Elbe.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Elb
Plural Form
die Elben

Example sentences with “Elb”

  1. Der Elb zog durch den Wald. (The elf moved through the forest.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Elb the same as Elf?

Yes, 'Elb' is a variant, often used in fantasy literature (like Tolkien translations), while 'Elf' is the standard term.