die Mar
Translation
mare, nightmare spirit, incubus
Examples
Die Sage erzählt von der Mar.
The legend tells of the mare.
Er fühlte die Mar auf der Brust.
He felt the mare on his chest.
Grammar Patterns
die Mar (as subject) the mare (as subject) Die Mar verursacht schlechte Träume.
von der Mar (prepositional object) of/about the mare (prepositional object) Die Sage erzählt von der Mar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Alb, Kobold; Antonyms: Schutzengel (guardian angel)
Etymology
From Old High German 'mara'. Directly related to the 'mare' in the English word 'nightmare'.
Memory Tips
Remember 'nightmare'. The 'mare' is this mythical creature believed to sit on people's chests at night, causing bad dreams.