Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A traditional story mixing historical events with imaginative details.
Natural examples
Die Legende erzählt von einem verborgenen Schatz im Wald.
The legend tells of hidden treasure in the forest.
Viele Legenden ranken sich um die alte Burg.
Many legends surround the old castle.
Die Großmutter kannte eine Legende aus ihrem Dorf.
The grandmother knew a legend from her village.
Usage note
Feminine noun, plural Legenden. A map legend is a separate but related sense.
Mini-lesson: Legende
A traditional story mixing historical events with imaginative details. Feminine noun, plural Legenden. A map legend is a separate but related sense.
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