noun🔗ShareZwergeAny member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves."The old storyteller spoke of the clever dwarfs who lived deep within the mountains, crafting magnificent jewelry. "Der alte Geschichtenerzähler sprach von den cleveren Zwergen, die tief in den Bergen lebten und prächtigen Schmuck herstellten.mythologyliteraturecharacterstorybeingculturetraditionsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZwergA person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with normal adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition."The doctor specializes in treating children, including those with genetic conditions that cause them to be dwarfs. "Der Arzt ist auf die Behandlung von Kindern spezialisiert, einschließlich solcher mit genetischen Erkrankungen, die dazu führen, dass sie Zwerge sind.personbodymedicineconditionphysiologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZwerg, ZwergeAn animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort."dwarf honeysuckle"Zwerg-GeißblattanimalplantbiologynatureorganismthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZwergsternA star of relatively small size."Our sun dwarfs many other stars in the galaxy, but there are some stars that dwarfs even it. "Unsere Sonne ist ein Zwergstern im Vergleich zu vielen anderen Sternen in der Galaxie, aber es gibt einige Sterne, die sogar sie übertreffen.astronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerkleinern, schrumpfen lassenTo render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version)."The new skyscraper completely dwarfs the old church next to it. "Der neue Wolkenkratzer lässt die alte Kirche daneben völlig verkleinert wirken.appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerkleinern, klein aussehen lassenTo make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny."The newly-built skyscraper dwarfs all older buildings in the downtown skyline."Der neu gebaute Wolkenkratzer lässt alle älteren Gebäude in der Innenstadt klein aussehen.appearancefigureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKlein erscheinen lassen, verkleinernTo make appear insignificant."Bach dwarfs all other composers."Bach lässt alle anderen Komponisten klein erscheinen.appearancevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerkleinern, schrumpfenTo become (much) smaller."The tall skyscraper dwarfs the smaller buildings around it. "Der hohe Wolkenkratzer lässt die kleineren Gebäude um ihn herum verkleinern.appearanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerkümmern, klein haltenTo hinder from growing to the natural size; to make or keep small; to stunt."Insufficient sunlight often dwarfs plants, preventing them from reaching their full size. "Unzureichendes Sonnenlicht lässt Pflanzen oft verkümmern und verhindert, dass sie ihre volle Größe erreichen.biologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
