fairytale

• Ein Substantiv, das ein traditionelles Märchen mit magischen Wesen und Ereignissen bezeichnet, das oft Kindern erzählt wird, oder eine unglaubwürdige Geschichte, die als Ausrede erzählt wird.

A noun referring to a traditional story involving magical creatures and events, often told to children, or an implausible story told as an excuse.

1. Children's story with magical elementsA2formal

   A traditional story, typically involving magical creatures, enchantments, and a moral lesson, intended to entertain children.

   Märchen

   • The children listened intently to the fairytale about a princess and a dragon.
   • Her favorite fairytale is Cinderella.
   • Many fairytales have been adapted into popular movies.

   Synonymefablefairy storyfolk talelegendmyth

2. Implausible or fabricated storyB2informal

   An account or explanation that is interesting but highly unlikely or untrue, often used as an excuse.

   Märchen

   • He told a fairytale about being delayed by a UFO to avoid admitting he was late.
   • Her explanation for the missing money was a complete fairytale.
   • Don't believe his fairytale about winning the lottery.

   Synonymecock-and-bull storyfablefabricationfairy storyfantasyfictioninventionmythtall taleyarn

   Antonymefactrealitytruth