erlking

Betekenis (Engels)

In German literature and modern folklore, a malicious elf or spirit who preys on children.

Vertalings

Erlkönig

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈɜːlkɪŋ/

Etimologie (Engels)

Partial calque of German Erlkönig (literally “alder-king”), a mistranslation of Danish ellerkonge (“king of the elves”).