Rübezahl

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German[edit]

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Rübezahl (from a map of Silesia by Martin Helwig, 1561)

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Etymology[edit]

Unknown.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʁyːbəˌt͡saːl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Rü‧be‧zahl

Proper noun[edit]

Rübezahl m (proper noun, strong, genitive Rübezahls)

  1. Rübezahl (folkloric mountain spirit (woodwose) of the Giant Mountains)
    Synonyms: Berggeist, Bergkönig, Bergmann, Waldgeist, Waldmann

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Descendants[edit]

  • Polish: Liczyrzepa (calque)

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