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dwarfs

/dwɔːrfs/ /dwɔːfs/

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noun

Zwerge

Any 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.

Examples :

"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.

mythology literature character story being culture tradition supernatural

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noun

Zwerg

A 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.

Examples :

"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.

person body medicine condition physiology human

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noun

Zwerg, Zwerge

An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.

Examples :

"dwarf honeysuckle"

Zwerg-Geißblatt

animal plant biology nature organism thing

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noun

Zwergstern

A star of relatively small size.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Verkleinern, schrumpfen lassen

To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).

Examples :

"The new skyscraper completely dwarfs the old church next to it. "

Der neue Wolkenkratzer lässt die alte Kirche daneben völlig verkleinert wirken.

appearance action

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verb

Verkleinern, klein aussehen lassen

To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.

Examples :

"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.

appearance figure

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verb

Klein erscheinen lassen, verkleinern

To make appear insignificant.

Examples :

"Bach dwarfs all other composers."

Bach lässt alle anderen Komponisten klein erscheinen.

appearance value

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verb

Verkleinern, schrumpfen

To become (much) smaller.

Examples :

"The tall skyscraper dwarfs the smaller buildings around it. "

Der hohe Wolkenkratzer lässt die kleineren Gebäude um ihn herum verkleinern.

appearance condition

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verb

Verkümmern, klein halten

To hinder from growing to the natural size; to make or keep small; to stunt.

Examples :

"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.