Harpyie
dieNounharpy (mythology); harpy eagle
English translations
- 01
harpy
- 02
harpy eagle
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein bösartiges, geflügeltes Fabelwesen; auch abwertend für eine streitsüchtige Frau.
- English meaning
- Harpy
- Synonym
- Furie, Xanthippe
- German example
- Die Harpyie in der griechischen Mythologie war gefürchtet.
- English example
- The harpy in Greek mythology was feared.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Harpyie
- Plural Form
- die Harpyien
Example sentences with “Harpyie”
Die Harpyie ist einer der stärksten Greifvögel der Welt. (The harpy eagle is one of the strongest birds of prey in the world.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Harpyie' used for the mythological creature?
Yes, it describes the winged monsters from Greek mythology as well as the bird.