No. 3,237 in German
fantasy
Imagination or creative ideas, especially unreal or whimsical ones.
In a sentence
Die Fantasy-Bücher dieser Autorin sind bei Jugendlichen sehr beliebt.
The fantasy books by this author are very popular among teenagers.
In this sentence, 'Fantasy' is used as a noun to describe a literary genre encompassing imaginative and often magical stories.
Es ist nur eine Fantasy, dass alle Menschen gleich sind.
It is just a fantasy that all people are equal.
Here, 'Fantasy' refers to an unrealistic or idealized concept, highlighting its use as an idea or dream.
Die Kinder lieben es, Fantasy-Welten während des Spiels zu erschaffen.
Children love to create fantasy worlds while playing.
In this instance, 'Fantasy-Welten' (fantasy worlds) combines the genre concept with creativity and imagination, extending the term to both storytelling and playful invention.
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