Goblins: meaning, definitions and examples
๐น
goblins
[ หษกษblษชnz ]
fantasy creatures
Goblins are small, ugly creatures in folklore and fantasy literature. They are often depicted as mischievous and greedy, causing trouble for humans. In some stories, goblins are skilled craftsmen or miners, known for their cunning and trickery.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Watch out for goblins in the dark forest!
- The goblins stole the treasure from the castle.
- She encountered a group of goblins in the cave.
Translations
Translations of the word "goblins" in other languages:
๐ต๐น goblins
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฌเฅเคฒเคฟเคจเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Kobolde
๐ฎ๐ฉ goblin
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะฑะปัะฝะธ
๐ต๐ฑ gobliny
๐ฏ๐ต ใดใใชใณ
๐ซ๐ท gobelins
๐ช๐ธ goblins
๐น๐ท goblinler
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ๋ธ๋ฆฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูุงุฑูุช
๐จ๐ฟ goblini
๐ธ๐ฐ goblini
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ็ฒพ
๐ธ๐ฎ goblini
๐ฎ๐ธ trรถll
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะพะฑะปะธะฝะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoblinlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ goblins
Etymology
The word 'goblin' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French 'gobelin' or 'gobelinus'. These terms were influenced by the Latin 'gobelinus', which referred to a mischievous spirit or demon. Goblins have been a popular element in folklore and mythology for centuries, often portrayed as malevolent or tricky creatures. They are commonly associated with underground dwellings and dark forests, where they are said to cause mischief and harm to unsuspecting travelers.
See also: goblin.