Saga: meaning, definitions and examples

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saga

[ ˈsɑːɡə ]

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epic story

A long, detailed story or series of events, often involving heroic characters and adventurous journeys.

Synonyms

epic, legend, narrative, tale

Examples of usage

The Lord of the Rings is a famous saga that follows the journey of Frodo Baggins.
The Star Wars saga spans multiple generations and planets.

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family history

A long, family story that is passed down through generations, often involving significant events and individuals.

Synonyms

ancestral tale, family history, lineage narrative

Examples of usage

My grandmother used to tell us stories from our family saga.
The saga of the Kennedy family is well-documented in American history.

Translations

Translations of the word "saga" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saga

🇮🇳 गाथा

🇩🇪 Saga

🇮🇩 saga

🇺🇦 сага

🇵🇱 saga

🇯🇵 サガ

🇫🇷 saga

🇪🇸 saga

🇹🇷 destan

🇰🇷 사가

🇸🇦 ملحمة

🇨🇿 sága

🇸🇰 sága

🇨🇳 传奇

🇸🇮 saga

🇮🇸 saga

🇰🇿 сага

🇬🇪 საგა

🇦🇿 saga

🇲🇽 saga

Word origin

The word 'saga' originates from Old Norse 'saga' meaning 'story' or 'tale'. In Icelandic literature, sagas are a unique genre of medieval prose narratives. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass any long, detailed account of events or adventures.