legend
легенда
traditional story
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legend with Russian translation
legend usage examples
Старая легенда объясняет, почему маяк никогда не требовал ремонта.
An old legend explains why the lighthouse never needed repairs.
Гид рассказал легенду о рыцаре и спрятанном сокровище.
The guide told a legend about a knight and a hidden treasure.
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legend belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
legend synonyms
Related words worth learning together
The guide told the story of the statue's origin.
a traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often ancient and culturally significant
Local myths say the valley was created by a giant.
traditional knowledge, beliefs, or stories about a subject, passed through generations
Mariners' lore explains many coastal place names.
the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through generations
Local folklore includes many legends about the hill.
the practice of passing stories, histories, and customs by word of mouth across generations
Many island legends survive through oral tradition.
a long story of heroic deeds or a long, involved series of events
The saga of the founding family is part legend, part fact.
a long narrative poem or work about heroic deeds or great events
The city's history has an epic quality, mixing legend and fact.
a short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
The guide told a funny anecdote about the mayor and the statue.
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How is legend different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
legend meaning: what does it mean?
traditional story
legend pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
legend is pronounced as /ə ˈlɛdʒənd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
legend definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
An old legend explains why the lighthouse never needed repairs. Translation: Старая легенда объясняет, почему маяк никогда не требовал ремонта.
Is legend part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, legend (легенда) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is legend part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, legend (легенда) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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