Elf Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Elf" is mainly used as numeral meaning "eleven" or "elf". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Elf"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine, feminine
  • Singular: der,die Elf
  • Plural: die Elfen

Meanings of "Elf" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "The number eleven"

"Elf", when used with this meaning, acts as numeral.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe elf Bücher gelesen.I have read eleven books.
  2. Der Zug kommt um elf Uhr an.The train arrives at eleven o'clock.
  3. Es gibt elf Spieler in einer Fußballmannschaft.There are eleven players in a football team.

2.) "Mythological small magical creature"

"Elf", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In diesem Märchen spielt ein Elf eine wichtige Rolle.In this fairy tale, an elf plays an important role.
  2. Der Elf half dem Schuster bei seiner Arbeit.The elf helped the shoemaker with his work.
  3. Kinder lieben Geschichten über Elfen und Feen.Children love stories about elves and fairies.
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