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Meaning of "Fenrir" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FENRIR

Fenrir  [ˈfɛnrɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FENRIR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fenrir 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 FENRIR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fenrir

In Norse mythology, Fenrir, Fenrisúlfr, Hróðvitnir, or Vánagandr is a monstrous wolf. Fenrir is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda and Heimskringla, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. In both the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, Fenrir is the father of the wolves Sköll and Hati Hróðvitnisson, is a son of Loki, and is foretold to kill the god Odin during the events of Ragnarök, but will in turn be killed by Odin's son Víðarr. In the Prose Edda, additional information is given about Fenrir, including that, due to the gods' knowledge of prophecies foretelling great trouble from Fenrir and his rapid growth, the gods bound him, and as a result Fenrir bit off the right hand of the god Týr. Depictions of Fenrir have been identified on various objects, and scholarly theories have been proposed regarding Fenrir's relation to other canine beings in Norse mythology. Fenrir has been the subject of artistic depictions, and he appears in literature.

Definition of Fenrir in the English dictionary

The definition of Fenrir in the dictionary is an enormous wolf, fathered by Loki, which killed Odin.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FENRIR


Algeria
ælˈdʒɪərɪə
anterior
ænˈtɪərɪə
area
ˈɛərɪə
aria
ˈɑːrɪə
Austria
ˈɒstrɪə
Bulgaria
bʌlˈɡɛərɪə
career
kəˈrɪə
carrier
ˈkærɪə
criteria
kraɪˈtɪərɪə
exterior
ɪkˈstɪərɪə
gloria
ˈɡlɔːrɪə
interior
ɪnˈtɪərɪə
Liberia
laɪˈbɪərɪə
maria
ˈmɑːrɪə
Nigeria
naɪˈdʒɪərɪə
rear
rɪə
superior
suːˈpɪərɪə
Syria
ˈsɪrɪə
victoria
vɪkˈtɔːrɪə
warrior
ˈwɒrɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FENRIR

Fenian
Fenianism
Fenians
fenks
fenland
fenman
fennec
fennel
fennelflower
fennish
fenny
Fenris
Fenriswolf
Fens
fent
fentanyl
fenthion
Fenton

WORDS THAT END LIKE FENRIR

a breath of fresh air
affair
air
chair
eyrir
fair
hair
hot air
in the air
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Izmir
mir
noir
pair
repair
sair
sir
souvenir
their
up in the air

Synonyms and antonyms of Fenrir in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Fenrir» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FENRIR

Find out the translation of Fenrir to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Fenrir from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Fenrir» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

芬里尔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Fenrir
570 millions of speakers

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Fenrir
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Fenrir
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فنرير
280 millions of speakers

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Фенрир
278 millions of speakers

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Fenrir
270 millions of speakers

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Fenrir
260 millions of speakers

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Fenrir
220 millions of speakers

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Fenrir
190 millions of speakers

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Fenrir
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フェンリル
130 millions of speakers

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펜릴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fenrir
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Fenrir
80 millions of speakers

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Fenrir
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फेनर
75 millions of speakers

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Fenrir
70 millions of speakers

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Fenrir
65 millions of speakers

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Fenrir
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Фенрир
40 millions of speakers

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Fenrir
30 millions of speakers
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Fenrir
15 millions of speakers
af

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Fenrir
14 millions of speakers
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Fenrir
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Fenrir
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Fenrir

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FENRIR»

The term «Fenrir» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.693 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FENRIR» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FENRIR»

Discover the use of Fenrir in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Fenrir and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Fenrir
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Lachlan Md, 2011
2
Broods of Fenrir
Shapeshifter Brand Geirson was raised to rule the Broods of Fenrir, but he refused his birthright.
Coral Moore, 2011
3
Atlantic Educational Journal
there was no room for his tail, so it grew down his throat. Frigga — You need not fear his daughter, for I have sent her to the under-world. Odin — But what shall be done with Fenrir, the fierce wolf? Balder — He grows stronger and fiercer every ...
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Fenrir
In Norse mythology, Fenrir (Old Norse: "fen-dweller"), Fenrisulfr (Old Norse: "Fenris wolf"), Hroovitnir (Old Norse: "fame-wolf"), or Vanagandr (Old Norse: "the monster of the river Van") is a monstrous wolf.
Jesse Russel, Ronald Cohn, 2013
5
Tiivistelmä: A Compendium of Viking Stories, Myths and ...
They invited Fenrir to go with them to the island of Lyngvi in the center of Lake Amsvartnir, and then showed him Gleipnir. He was sceptical and told them if they had made it with magic, he didn't want to try to break it. The gods then said that if  ...
John Halsted, 2009
6
Confusion: A Study in the Theory of Knowledge
When a Norseman said (in Norse) “The Great Wolf Fenrir is coughing and sputtering out in the big sea today,” he was not talking about anything real, although he was “talking about something”— as opposed to talking about nothing . The Great ...
Joseph L. CAMP, Joseph L Camp, 2009
7
The Mask of Fenrir
I was about to move towards my bed to sit and ponder over this idea, but did not make it so far as a step.
Diahna Lyons, 2009
8
Interfaces Between Language and Culture in Medieval England: ...
The third monster, Fenrir the wolf, represents the temporal limitation of existence. This is the least explicit symbolic connection of the three, and thus requires some explanation. References to Fenrir in the textual sources are contradictory, and ...
Alaric Hall, 2010
9
Mugglenet.com's Harry Potter Should Have Died: Controversial ...
The word beast really fits Fenrir Greyback, the hideous werewolf who just can't wait for a full moon to feast on his victims. While not a Death Eater, Fenrir works for Voldemort as an attack dog, killing or maiming anyone who won't cooperate ...
Emerson Spartz, Ben Schoen, 2009
10
Space Prison
And Sigyn was down, blood welling and bubbling from a wound in her chest, while Fenrir stood over her with his snarling a raging scream as he swung his head in search of a still-living Gern. Humbolt and Lake ran on, Fenrir raging beside ...
Tom Godwin, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FENRIR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Fenrir is used in the context of the following news items.
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Is Iceland's Secret Solstice Europe's Next Big Music Festival?
The three-days of midnight sun, natural Icelandic mystique, and pagan Norse iconography (stage names like "Ragnarok" and "Fenrir" abound), ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Kimberley Medieval Festival this weekend
The Sons of Fenrir are re-enactors that portray the Scandinavian peoples and culture from circa 800-950. Heralding from Calgary, Alberta, their ... «Kimberley Daily Bulletin, Jul 15»
3
Ten things we learnt at Iceland's Secret Solstice
Instead it was over to the local acts in the Fenrir tent to create the standout hip-hop moments of the festival, in particular the Þriðja Hæðin crew, ... «Red Bull, Jul 15»
4
Halo 5: Guardians Will Include Fenrir, Argonaut, and Security Mjolnir …
343 Industries states that Fenrir is designed to have an efficient, responsive and aggressive battlefield management Artificial Intelligence, ... «Softpedia News, Jul 15»
5
Remember Lavender Brown From Harry Potter? Turns Out She's An …
Since graduating Hogwarts (oh wait no, she was eaten in the courtyard by Fenrir Greyback #woops), Ron's ex Lavender Brown (or we could ... «soFeminine.co.uk, Jul 15»
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ANOTHER ONE FOR THE BOOKS
... his new band and entertained with his signature humour, fire-breathing, Immortal and I songs as well as the new song Fenrir Hunts. «Helsinki Times, Jul 15»
7
Bandai Namco announces 'God Eater Resurrection'
Fenrir, a special organization, is tasked with dealing with these beings and uses special blades know as God Arcs. The God Arcs use Aragami ... «The News Hub, Jun 15»
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Secret Solstice Saturday RECAP: To Hel And Back
I got to Solstice kind of late Saturday, so I missed the young Icelandic rapper Lord Pu$$whip's set at Fenrir tent. I did, however, spot him running ... «Reykjavík Grapevine, Jun 15»
9
Stranger than fiction
Three European shape-shifters — Fenrir, Gévaudan and Makedon — arrive in Shah Jahan's kingdom when the Taj Mahal is all but half-built. «Hindu Business Line, Jun 15»
10
Norse-themed tiny & Tall: Gleipnir making tracks for 2016 release
The characters featured in Norse mythology are likely familiar to most: Thor and his hammer Mjolnir; Loki the trickster and his son, Fenrir the ... «Adventure Gamers, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Fenrir [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/fenrir>. Apr 2024 ».
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