No. 2,809 in German
sage
"Sage" in German means "legend" or "tale."
In a sentence
Ich sage dir, dass es bald regnet.
I am telling you that it will rain soon.
Here, 'sage' corresponds to the verb 'to say' or 'to tell' in the first-person present indicative form ('I say/tell').
Es gibt einen uralten Sage über diesen Ort.
There is an ancient legend about this place.
In this sentence, 'Sage' refers to a 'legend' or 'myth', showcasing its use as a noun.
Der Weise erklärte, er sei ein weiser Sage des Waldes.
The wise one explained that he was a sage of the forest.
In this example, 'Sage' describes a sage or wise person, displaying its noun form comparable to 'sage' in English.
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