dwarf

• Substantiv, das ein mythisches Wesen oder einen ungewöhnlich kleinwüchsigen Menschen bezeichnet, oft dargestellt in Folklore und Fantasy-Literatur.

A noun referring to a mythical creature or a person of unusually small stature, often depicted in folklore and fantasy literature.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Mythological beingA2formal

   A small, human-like creature from folklore, often associated with mining, craftsmanship, and magic.

   Zwerg

   • The dwarves in the story lived deep inside the mountain.
   • He dressed as a dwarf for the fantasy costume party.
   • In Norse mythology, dwarves were skilled blacksmiths.

   Synonymebrownieelfgnomegoblinhobimpspritetroll

2. Person of short statureB1formal

   A person of unusually short stature, often due to a medical condition like achondroplasia.

   Person von kleiner Körpergröße

   • The actor, who is a dwarf, has had a successful career in film.
   • She works as an advocate for the rights of dwarfs.
   • Many dwarfs prefer the term 'little person'.

   Synonymemidget

   Antonymegianttitan

3. Astronomical objectB2formalscientific

   A star of relatively small size and low luminosity, such as a red dwarf or white dwarf.

   Zwerg

   • A red dwarf is the most common type of star in the galaxy.
   • The white dwarf is the remnant of a star like our Sun.
   • Astronomers discovered a new brown dwarf in the nebula.

• Etwas oder jemanden klein oder unbedeutend erscheinen lassen, besonders im Vergleich; auch das Wachstum oder die Entwicklung von etwas hemmen.

A verb meaning to cause something to seem small or insignificant in comparison, or to stunt the growth or development of something.

1. Make seem smallB2formal

   To cause something to appear small or insignificant in comparison.

   In den Schatten stellen

   • The new skyscraper dwarfs all the surrounding buildings.
   • His achievements dwarf those of his predecessors.
   • The mountain dwarfed the tiny village at its base.

   Synonymedominateeclipseovershadow

   Antonymeaugmentenlargeexaltmagnify

2. Stunt growthC1formal

   To prevent something from growing to its full size or potential.

   Wachstum hemmen

   • Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical development.
   • The lack of sunlight dwarfed the plants in the basement.
   • Economic sanctions dwarfed the country's industrial growth.

   Synonymecheckcurtailhamperimpedeinhibitretardstuntsuppress

   Antonymecultivateencouragefosternurturepromote