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mara

/ˈmɑːɹə/

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noun

Albtraum, Nachtmahr

A nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.

Examples :

"I woke up suddenly, feeling a heavy weight on my chest, convinced I had been visited by a mara in the night. "

Ich wachte plötzlich auf, spürte ein schweres Gewicht auf meiner Brust und war überzeugt, dass ich nachts von einem Nachtmahr heimgesucht worden war.

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noun

Dämon, Teufel

A type of god that prevents accomplishment or success.

Examples :

"The students felt the presence of a mara, preventing them from finishing their project on time. "

Die Schüler spürten die Anwesenheit eines Dämons, der sie daran hinderte, ihr Projekt rechtzeitig fertigzustellen.

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Dämon, böser Geist

Any malicious or evil spirit.

Examples :

"Some villagers believed the strange noises in the forest were the work of a mara, trying to scare them away from their homes. "

Einige Dorfbewohner glaubten, dass die seltsamen Geräusche im Wald das Werk eines Dämons waren, der versuchte, sie von ihren Häusern zu vertreiben.

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Mara

Any caviid rodent of genus Dolichotis, common in the Patagonian steppes of Argentina.

Examples :

"During our family trip to Argentina, we were lucky enough to spot a mara grazing on the Patagonian steppe. "

Während unserer Familienreise nach Argentinien hatten wir das Glück, eine Mara zu sehen, die in der patagonischen Steppe graste.

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