English–German

“myth” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmyːtɔs/

Example

Viele Mythen handeln von Göttern.

Many myths are about gods.

Illustration for Mythos (myth)

How to say “myth” in German

“Myth” in German is Mythos.

A shared symbolic tale about gods, origins, or destiny that gives a community a meaningful picture of the world.

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

Example sentences with Mythos

Man sollte nicht jeden Mythos ungeprüft akzeptieren.

One should not accept every myth uncritically.

Tips for using Mythos

  • Mythos is masculine, and its plural is the irregular form Mythen, not Mythose.

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