fairy godmother

• Eine weibliche Märchenfigur, die als Patin eines Protagonisten auftritt und ihm in entscheidenden Momenten hilft, oft indem sie Wünsche erfüllt oder Ratschläge gibt.

A magical female figure from folklore and fairy tales who appears to help and protect a protagonist, often granting wishes or providing guidance at crucial moments.

1. Magical helperA2formal

   A fictional character in fairy tales who uses magic to help the protagonist, often granting wishes.

   Gute Fee

   • Cinderella's fairy godmother turned a pumpkin into a carriage.
   • The fairy godmother appeared and granted her three wishes.
   • In the story, the fairy godmother helped the princess escape.

2. BenefactorB2informal

   A person who unexpectedly provides generous help or support, often in a difficult situation.

   Gute Fee

   • My boss was like a fairy godmother, giving me a promotion when I needed it most.
   • The anonymous donor acted as a fairy godmother to the struggling school.
   • She felt like a fairy godmother when she helped her friend pay off the debt.