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kobolds

/ˈkoʊbɔldz/ /ˈkoʊbəldz/

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noun

Kobold, Hausgeist

(German mythology) An ambivalent, sometimes vindictive, spirit that is capable of materialising as an object or human, often a child; a sprite.

Examples :

"The old house was said to be haunted by kobolds, mischievous spirits known to hide objects and play tricks on the unsuspecting residents. "

Man sagte, das alte Haus sei von Kobolden heimgesucht worden, schelmischen Geistern, die dafür bekannt sind, Gegenstände zu verstecken und den ahnungslosen Bewohnern Streiche zu spielen.

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Kobold, Hausgeist

(German folklore) A mischievous elf or goblin, or one connected (and helpful) to a family or household.

Examples :

"The family believed the kobolds in their attic were responsible for fixing small household problems like flickering lights. "

Die Familie glaubte, dass die Kobolde auf ihrem Dachboden für die Behebung kleiner Haushaltsprobleme wie flackernde Lichter verantwortlich waren.

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noun

Kobolde

(fantasy literature) One of a diminutive and usually malevolent race of beings.

Examples :

"The group of kobolds, small and snarling, guarded the entrance to their dark cave. "

Die Gruppe der Kobolde, klein und knurrend, bewachte den Eingang zu ihrer dunklen Höhle.

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