Legend - translation, pronunciation and examples
legend
traditional story
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When to use legend
старая легенда
местная легенда
известная легенда
легенда гласит
легенда рассказывает
legend usage examples
Старая легенда объясняет, почему маяк никогда не требовал ремонта.
An old legend explains why the lighthouse never needed repairs.
Гид рассказал легенду о рыцаре и спрятанном сокровище.
The guide told a legend about a knight and a hidden treasure.
Similar words
the primary word; a traditional story or famous person/place; also a map key or caption
a general word for an account of events, real or imagined
a traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often ancient and culturally significant
traditional knowledge, beliefs, or stories about a subject, passed through generations
the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through generations
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What's the difference between legend / story / myth / lore / folklore / oral tradition
the primary word; a traditional story or famous person/place; also a map key or caption
The legend of the ruined castle draws many tourists.
Легенда о руинах замка привлекает многих туристов.
The guide told the story of the statue's origin.
Гид рассказал историю происхождения статуи.
a traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often ancient and culturally significant
Local myths say the valley was created by a giant.
Местные мифы гласят, что долину создал гигант.
traditional knowledge, beliefs, or stories about a subject, passed through generations
Mariners' lore explains many coastal place names.
Морские предания объясняют многие прибрежные названия.
the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through generations
Local folklore includes many legends about the hill.
Местный фольклор включает множество легенд о холме.
the practice of passing stories, histories, and customs by word of mouth across generations
Many island legends survive through oral tradition.
Многие островные легенды сохраняются через устную традицию.
a long story of heroic deeds or a long, involved series of events
The saga of the founding family is part legend, part fact.
Сага о семье-основателе отчасти легенда, отчасти факт.
a long narrative poem or work about heroic deeds or great events
The city's history has an epic quality, mixing legend and fact.
История города носит эпический характер, смешивая легенду и факт.
a short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
The guide told a funny anecdote about the mayor and the statue.
Гид рассказал забавный анекдот про мэра и статую.
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How to pronounce legend and what this word means
legend translation: легенда. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce legend
/ə ˈlɛdʒənd/
legend translation
легенда
legend examples
An old legend explains why the lighthouse never needed repairs.
legend transcription
/ə ˈlɛdʒənd/, /ˈlɛdʒənd/
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legend meaning: what does it mean?
traditional story
legend pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
legend is pronounced as /ə ˈlɛdʒənd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
legend definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
An old legend explains why the lighthouse never needed repairs. Translation: Старая легенда объясняет, почему маяк никогда не требовал ремонта.
Is legend part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, legend (легенда) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is legend part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, legend (легенда) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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