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PRONUNCIATION OF BRUNHILD

Brunhild  [ˈbrʊnhɪld] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRUNHILD

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Brunhild is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BRUNHILD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Brunhild

Brynhildr

Brynhildr is a shieldmaiden and a valkyrie in Germanic mythology, where she appears as a main character in the Völsunga saga and some Eddic poems treating the same events. Under the name Brünnhilde she appears in the Nibelungenlied and therefore also in Richard Wagner's opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen. She may be inspired by the Visigothic princess Brunhilda of Austrasia. The history of Brynhildr includes fratricide, a long battle between brothers, and dealings with the Huns. She is also known as Sigrdrífa, as written in the poem Sigrdrífumál.

Definition of Brunhild in the English dictionary

The definition of Brunhild in the dictionary is a legendary queen won for King Gunther by the magic of Siegfried: corresponds to Brynhild in Norse mythology.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRUNHILD


Brynhild
ˈbrɪnhɪld
build
bɪld
child
tʃaɪld
detailed
ˈdiːteɪld
failed
feɪld
filled
fɪld
fulfilled
fʊlˈfɪld
Fylde
faɪld
grandchild
ˈɡrænˌtʃaɪld
grilled
ɡrɪld
guild
ɡɪld
mild
maɪld
oiled
ɔɪld
rebuild
riːˈbɪld
Rothschild
ˈrɒθtʃaɪld
skilled
skɪld
spoiled
spɔɪld
thrilled
θrɪld
wild
waɪld
Wilde
waɪld

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRUNHILD

Brummagem
Brummell
Brummie
brumous
brunch
bruncher
Brundisium
Brunei
Brunel
Brunelleschi
brunet
brunette
brunizem
Bruno
Brunswick
brunt
Brusa

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRUNHILD

brainchild
Christ Child
exceptional child
foster child
godchild
great-grandchild
inner child
Kriemhild
love child
man-child
Moon Child
moonchild
only child
poster child
school-age child
schoolchild
stepchild
street child
wild child
with child

Synonyms and antonyms of Brunhild in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Brunhild» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

布伦希尔德
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Brunilda
570 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
510 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
380 millions of speakers
ar

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Brunhild
280 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
278 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
270 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
260 millions of speakers

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Brunehaut
220 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
190 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
180 millions of speakers

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ブルンヒルト
130 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
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Brunhild
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Brunhild
80 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
75 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
75 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Brunilde
65 millions of speakers

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Brunhilda
50 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
40 millions of speakers

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Brunhild
30 millions of speakers
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Brunhild
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Brunhilde
14 millions of speakers
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Brunhild
10 millions of speakers
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Brunhild
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Brunhild

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRUNHILD»

Discover the use of Brunhild in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Brunhild and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Brunhild: A Tragedy from the Nibelung Saga (1879)
Preceded By A Brief Account Of The Nibelung Epics And Sagas.
Emanuel Geibel, 2010
2
The Vigil of Brunhild: A Narrative Poem
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Manning Frederic, 2013
3
The Lost Found; Or, Brunhild's Trials
This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com).
Agnes Giberne, 2010
4
A Companion to the Nibelungenlied
168, are more closely related to Siegfried's Otherworld journey in Aventiure 8 than his hoard- winning in Aventiure 3 seems to be.33 In Pidreks saga, Sigurd arrives at Brunhild's door as a stranger and immediately fights with her door warden, ...
Winder McConnell, 1998
5
The Longing for Myth in Germany: Religion and Aesthetic ...
These songs were at some point combined with a set of Norse traditions concerning the dragon-slayer Sigurd and his bride Brunhild. In its final form, the Nibelungenlied offered a sweeping epic in which greed, lust, and treachery predominate ...
George S. Williamson, 2004
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The Nibelungen Tradition: An Encyclopedia
BRUNHILD. [BRUNICHILDIS]. and BRYNHILD). In Nordic mythology Brynhild was known as a valkyrie and the daughter of Odin, and in Wagner's Ring tetralogy, which, in the aggregate, is more oriented towards the Old Norse analogues than ...
Winder McConnell, Werner Wunderlich, Frank Gentry, 2013
7
Introduction to Medieval Europe 300–1500
One of the rare women who came to great power in the early medieval world was Brunhild, daughter of the Visigothic king Athanagild and reputedly a girl of mesmerising beauty. In 566, she was married to the Merovingian king Sigebert I of ...
Wim Blockmans, Peter Hoppenbrouwers, 2014
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ROMARD: Research on Medieval and Renaissance Drama, vol 50:
been delivered at an event that concluded Brunhild's long journey from Spain and initiated the celebrations by introducing and welcoming her.31 The performance of this poem represents a first step in her overall transformation, one that ...
Dr. Mario Longtin
9
Mothers and Daughters in Medieval German Literature
tempt to use Siegfried for their own ends: he leads a crushing military defeat of the invading Saxon armies, and he uses his knowledge and superhuman strength to dupe the Icelandic princess Brunhild (a maiden warrior figure) into marrying ...
Ann Marie Rasmussen, 1997
10
Darkness Descends : A.D. 350 to 565, the Fall of the Western ...
The doughty dowager queen Brunhild of Austrasia is dispatched at last, in a manner gruesome even by Frankish standards, tied to the tail of a wild horse and thus kicked to death. Observing her execution is King Clotar II, who ordered it.
Ted Byfield, Christian History Project, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRUNHILD»

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1
Berlin on Stage
The heroic Siegfried and his pals were self-regarding leather boys and the beauteous Brunhild a muscular dude with a long auburn mane. «Valley Advocate, Jun 15»
2
'Mr. Gasket' Mopars Coming to Show
... a pair of classic 1963 Mr. Gasket Mopar drag racing cars, but before that, he will get married in St. Ignace to his girlfriend, Brunhild Dychko. «St. Ignace News, Jun 15»
3
Victoria prepares for flooding
A little farther into the neighborhood, on Brunhild Street, a family loaded a U-Haul truck and planned to take the items to a storage unit. «Corpus Christi Caller-Times, May 15»
4
'War of Wonders' Tabletop RPG Launches 3D Printed Miniatures on …
Brunhild This new game, which includes everything from Nazis to Valkyries to werewolves, is sure to intrigue gamers everywhere, especially ... «3DPrint.com, May 15»
5
Der Reichssaal: ein idealer Ort für Oboe
An den engagierten Musikern – Gitarrist Stegmann standen Brunhild Haida, Beatrix Leinhäupl, Katharina Hippert und Tomasz Skweres zur ... «Mittelbayerische, May 15»
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The Tale of Thorstein Shiver: Hell Confirmed for Pagans during …
He was named such for slaying the serpent Fafnir at the behest of his foster-father Regin, and later went on to love the Valkyrie Brunhild before ... «Ancient Origins, Mar 15»
7
Why I Seldom Teach The Hero's Journey Anymore -- And What I …
Myths say otherwise in figures like Brunhild, Antigone, Miao-shan, Atalanta, Empress Jingu, Maid Marion, Princess Bari, and Oonagh, who ... «Huffington Post, Feb 15»
8
Vikings: The home lives of ancient marauders
Always impressed by visions, he is seduced by the clairvoyant princess Aslaug, daughter of the legendary warriors Siegfried and Brunhild ... «BusinessWorld Online Edition, Feb 15»
9
Scandinavian Film Festival LA (SFFLA)
The morning of “opening day” kicks off in the at 11 a.m. with Norwegian Director Brunhild Westhagen Magnor's moving and humorous ... «Imperial Valley News, Jan 15»
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Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. (SFFLA) Takes Up Annual …
The morning of “opening day” kicks off in the at 11 a.m. with Norwegian Director Brunhild Westhagen Magnor's moving and humorous ... «PR Web, Jan 15»

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