English–German
“tell stories” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmɛːʁən/
Example
Am Abend setzen sich die Dorfbewohner ans Feuer, um zusammen zu mären.
In the evening, the villagers sit down by the fire to tell stories together.
How to say “tell stories” in German
“Tell stories” in German is mären.
An elder recounts remembered events and legends while listeners preserve the account for the next generation.
Example sentences with mären
Am Lagerfeuer mären die Großeltern oft von ihrer Kindheit.
The grandparents often tell stories about their childhood around the campfire.
Tips for using mären
- For neutral modern usage, erzählen is the usual choice; mären mainly appears in literary, historical, or folkloric contexts.