English–German

“fairy tale” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛːɐ̯çən/

Example

Ich lese meinem Kind ein Märchen vor.

I'm reading my child a fairy tale.

Illustration for Märchen (fairy tale)

How to say “fairy tale” in German

“Fairy tale” in German is Märchen.

A village tale populated by strange forces, simple choices, and consequences that reveal a lesson.

Full entry for Märchen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Märchen

Das klingt wie ein Märchen.

That sounds like a fairy tale.

Tips for using Märchen

  • In colloquial German, ein Märchen can also mean an implausible or fabricated story, as in Das ist ein Märchen.

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