noun
Fabel
fable
Definition & meaning
The German word Fabel has two primary meanings:
- Fable (Literary Genre): A short story, typically with animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson or satirical message. In this context, the characters usually exhibit human traits.
- Fabrication (Falsehood): A made-up story, a lie, or an invention that does not correspond to reality. It is often used to describe tall tales or imaginative inventions that are not true.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Fabel). The plural form is die Fabeln.
- Word origin: The word originates from the Latin term fabula, which means "narrative," "account," or "story." It is derived from the verb fari, meaning "to speak." The term entered the German language in the 16th century via the Middle French fable.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms for Fable (Literary):
Synonyms for Fabrication (Falsehood):
Antonyms (for Fabrication):
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Examples
Die Lehrerin liest uns eine spannende Fabel vor.noun
The teacher reads us an exciting fable.
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