sagenumwoben
legendary; shrouded in legend; myth-enshrouded
English translations
- 01
legendary
- 02
fabulous
- 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”
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.