sagenumwoben

legendary; shrouded in legend; myth-enshrouded

English translations

  1. 01

    legendary

  2. 02

    fabulous

  3. 03

    mythical

Word details

German meaning
Von Sagen und Legenden umrankt, mythenreich.
English meaning
Legendary
Synonym
legendär, mythisch
German example
Die sagenumwobene Stadt Atlantis soll einst im Meer versunken sein.
English example
The legendary city of Atlantis is said to have sunk into the sea.

Example sentences with “sagenumwoben”

  1. Die sagenumwobene Burg steht auf dem Berg. (The legendary castle stands on the mountain.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of the word 'sagenumwoben'?

It is a compound of 'Sage' (legend) and 'umwoben' (woven around). It poetically describes something mysterious or famous in folklore.