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Elf
elf
The word 'Elf' in German is used to refer to the mythical creature known as an elf in English. It is often used in fairy tales and fantasy literature. The plural form is 'Elfen'.
Example sentences using: Elf
Es gibt elf Äpfel auf dem Tisch.
There are eleven apples on the table.
In this sentence, 'Elf' is used as a number to indicate the quantity of apples on the table.
Die Uhr schlägt elf.
The clock strikes eleven.
Here, 'Elf' is used in the context of telling time. When the clock strikes eleven, it means it's 11 o'clock.
Er hat elf Bücher in seiner Sammlung.
He has eleven books in his collection.
In this context, 'Elf' is used to give an exact count of the number of books in someone's collection. It is a formal way to express quantities in German.