Dutch Word · Intermediate
fabelwezen
mythical, legendary or otherwise imaginary creature
Pronunciation: /ˈfaː.bəlˌʋeː.zən/
Meaning
mythical, legendary or otherwise imaginary creature
Example
Men herleeze Bocharts (e) zesde boek, over de verdichte dieren, en men herinnere zig de menigvuldige Fabel-wezens in de Oosterſche vertellingen.
One should reread Bochart's (e) sixth book, about the fictional animals, and one should remember the manifold mythical creatures in the Oriental stories.
Practice tips
- Practice fabelwezen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.