English–German

“tale” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/mɛːɐ̯/

Example

Die alte Mär ist kaum noch bekannt.

The old tale is hardly known anymore.

Illustration for Mär (tale)

How to say “tale” in German

“Tale” in German is Mär.

A firelit story carried through generations, where remembered events blend with wonder.

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

Example sentences with Mär

Viele Leute fallen noch auf solche Mär herein.

Many people still fall for such tales.

Tips for using Mär

  • Mär has a literary and somewhat old-fashioned register, so Geschichte is usually more neutral in everyday speech.

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