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kobold

/ˈkoʊbɔːld/ /ˈkoʊbəld/

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Кобольд

(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 rumored to be haunted by a kobold, a mischievous spirit known to hide toys and move furniture when no one was looking. "

По слухам, в старом доме обитал кобольд, озорной дух, известный тем, что прятал игрушки и двигал мебель, когда никто не смотрел.

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Кобольд, домовой

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

Examples :

"The family believed the small trinkets they kept finding were gifts from a benevolent kobold living in their attic. "

Семья верила, что маленькие безделушки, которые они находили, были подарками от доброго кобольда, жившего на их чердаке.

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Кобольд, злой дух

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

Examples :

"The adventurers cautiously entered the cave, knowing it was likely infested with kobolds, small and nasty creatures known for their traps and malicious intent. "

Авантюристы осторожно вошли в пещеру, зная, что она, вероятно, кишит кобольдами, маленькими и злобными существами, известными своими ловушками и злыми намерениями.

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