die Elwe
Translation
river lamprey, elf, fairy
Examples
Die Elwe ist ein seltener Fisch.
The river lamprey is a rare fish.
Im Märchen erscheint eine Elwe.
In the fairy tale, an elf appears.
Grammar Patterns
die Elwe (as a subject) the lamprey/elf Die Elwe ist ein seltener Fisch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Neunauge (lamprey), Elfe (elf), Fee (fairy)
Etymology
Related to 'elf', a nature spirit. Originally referred to mythical beings, later also to an eel-like fish.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'elf-like' fish swimming in the river Elbe ('Elb') to remember both meanings.