sagenhaft

B2

fabled / legendary

English meaning
fabled / legendary

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sagenhaft in a sentence

Die Geschichte des Königs ist sagenhaft und faszinierend.

The story of the king is legendary and fascinating.

Comparative and superlative

sagenhaft → sagenhafter → am sagenhaftesten

Word family

sagenhaft is built from sagen (to say) and die Haft (detention / custody / imprisonment). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with sagenhaft

Questions about sagenhaft

What is the comparative of sagenhaft?

sagenhaft → sagenhafter → am sagenhaftesten.

What does sagenhaft mean in English?

sagenhaft means "fabled / legendary". For example: "Die Geschichte des Königs ist sagenhaft und faszinierend." — "The story of the king is legendary and fascinating."

What level is sagenhaft in German?

sagenhaft is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.

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