die Sage
Translation
legend, saga, myth, tale
Examples
Das ist eine alte deutsche Sage.
This is an old German legend.
Die Sage erzählt von einem tapferen Ritter.
The saga tells of a brave knight.
Grammar Patterns
the legend/saga ((of sth.)) die Sage ((von+3)) The saga of the flying Dutchman is world-famous.
Similar Words
Legende (legend), Mythos (myth), Märchen (fairy tale)
Etymology
From Old High German 'saga' (what is said), related to the verb 'sagen' (to say).
Memory Tips
A 'Sage' is a story that has been 'said' (gesagt) through generations. It sounds like the English word 'saga'.