changelings

[US]/ˈtʃeɪndʒlɪŋz/
[UK]/ˈtʃeɪnˌdʒlɪŋz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. plural of changeling, a mythical creature that is believed to have been substituted for a human baby by fairies or other supernatural beings.

Phrases & Collocations

lost changelings

forsvundne alvefolk

mischievous changelings

drillesyge alvefolk

changelings revealed

alvefolk der er blevet afsløret

changelings among us

alvefolk blandt os

changelings at play

alvefolk i leg

changelings in disguise

alvefolk i forklædning

changelings and fairies

alvefolk og feer

changelings' secrets

alvefolks hemmeligheder

changelings' world

alvefolks verden

changelings' magic

alvefolks magi

Example Sentences

changelings are often depicted in folklore as magical beings.

Skiftunge bliver ofte fremstillet i folklore som magiske væsner.

many stories feature changelings who replace human children.

Mange historier viser skiftunge, der erstatter menneskebørn.

in some cultures, changelings are believed to bring misfortune.

I nogle kulturer menes det, at skiftunge bringer ulykke.

parents often fear their children might be taken by changelings.

Forældre frygter ofte, at deres børn kan blive taget af skiftunge.

changelings can be a metaphor for identity and belonging.

Skiftunge kan være en metafor for identitet og tilhørsforhold.

some believe that changelings can be recognized by their behavior.

Nogle tror, at skiftunge kan genkendes på deres adfærd.

folklore often describes changelings as having unusual features.

Folklore beskriver ofte skiftunge som væsner med usædvanlige træk.

stories about changelings have been passed down through generations.

Historier om skiftunge er blevet givet videre gennem generationer.

changelings are sometimes associated with fairy tales and magic.

Skiftunge er nogle gange forbundet med eventyr og magi.

in literature, changelings often symbolize the fear of the unknown.

I litteraturen symboliserer skiftunge ofte frygten for det ukendte.

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