legend

1. (countable, uncountable)The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).

   As a child she had nothing to read but the legends of early Christian martyrs.

2. An unrealistic story depicting past events.

   (countable, uncountable)A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.

   The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis.

   Legende

   леге́ндаlegénda, пове́рьеpovérʹje, сказа́ниеskazánije

   леге́ндаlehénda

   a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

3. (countable, uncountable)A plausible story set in the historical past, but whose historicity is uncertain.

   the legend of Robin Hood

4. (countable, uncountable)A story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree.

   The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends. Here's the real story.

5. (countable, uncountable)A fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records.

   According to his legend, he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa.

6. (uncountable)Such stories considered collectively; unverified traditional tales.

7. A person related to a legend or legends.

   (countable, uncountable)A leading protagonist in a historical legend.

   Achilles is a legend in Greek culture.

8. (countable, uncountable)A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.

   Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball.

   Sachin Tendulkar stands as a legend in cricket.

9. A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.

   (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, colloquial, countable, slang, uncountable)A cool, nice or helpful person, especially one who is male.

   I've lost my pen! —Here mate, borrow mine. —You legend.

   леге́ндаlegénda

10. (countable, uncountable)A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.

    According to the legend on the map, that building is a school.

    Legende

    леге́ндаlegénda, усло́вные обозначе́нияuslóvnyje oboznačénija

11. (countable, uncountable)An inscription, motto, or title, especially one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon a heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.

12. (countable, uncountable)A musical composition set to a poetical story.

1. Tom is a legend.

   Том — легенда.

   ruТом - легенда.

   deTom ist eine Legende.

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2. I thought that it was just an urban legend.

   ruЯ думал, это просто городская легенда.

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3. I can make you a legend.

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4. Tom is a country music legend.

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5. There are many legends in Japan.

   ruВ Японии много легенд.

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