Tupilak

derNoun

tupilak (Inuit carved figure)

English translations

  1. 01

    Tupilak

Word details

German meaning
Ein Tupilak ist ein mythisches Wesen in der Inuit-Mythologie, das aus Tierknochen und anderen Materialien erschaffen wird, um Rache zu üben.
English meaning
A Tupilak is a mythical creature in Inuit mythology, created from animal bones and other materials to seek revenge.
Synonym
kein
German example
Der Schamane erschuf einen Tupilak, um seinen Feind zu bestrafen.
English example
The shaman created a Tupilak to punish his enemy.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Tupilak
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Tupilak”

  1. Der Tupilak ist ein traditionelles Kunstwerk der Inuit. (The tupilak is a traditional piece of Inuit art.)

Frequently asked questions

What gender is Tupilak?

It is a masculine noun (der Tupilak).