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Däumelinchen und die Welt der Riesenschatten

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"Thumbelina and the World of Giant Shadows" is a captivating tale of a tiny girl with a huge heart who embarks on an extraordinary adventure. Accidentally shrunk by her parents during an experiment, Thumbelina dreams of exploring the world beyond her cozy home, hoping to grow to normal size. Guided by a legend of the mystical Giant Shadows who can grant any wish, she bravely sets off on a journey through enchanted forests and mountains. Alongside her loyal friend, the wise dragonfly beetle, she faces magical challenges, meets strange creatures, and learns powerful lessons. In the World of Giant Shadows, Thumbelina discovers that true strength lies not in physical size but in kindness, wisdom, and courage. This enchanting story of self-discovery and bravery will leave you believing that even the smallest of us can make the biggest impact.

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der Riesenschatten / deːɐ̯ ˈʁiːzn̩ˌʃatn̩ /noun

giant shadows

Die Legende der Riesenschatten.

The legend of the giant shadows.

umgeben / ʊmˈɡeːbən /verb

surrounded

Es war einmal, in einem fernen Tal, umgeben von dichten Wäldern.

Once upon a time, in a distant valley, surrounded by dense forests.

der Libellenkäfer / deːɐ̯ ˈlɪbɛlənˌkɛːfɐ /noun

dragonfly beetle

Der Libellenkäfer — Der erste Helfer.

The dragonfly beetle - The first helper.

LibelleKäfer

die Weisheit / diː ˈvaɪ̯shaɪ̯t /noun

wisdom

Die Prüfung von Weisheit und Güte.

The test of wisdom and goodness.

das Wesen / das ˈveːzn̩ /noun

being

Nach alten Geschichten waren die Riesenschatten uralte Wesen.

According to old stories, the giant shadows were ancient beings.

fortsetzen / ˈfɔrtˌzɛtsən /verb

continue

Du musst meine Prüfung bestehen, wenn du deine Reise fortsetzen willst.

You have to pass my exam if you want to continue your trip.

uralte / ˈuːɐ̯ˌʔalt /adjective

ancient

Nach alten Geschichten waren die Riesenschatten uralte Wesen.

According to old stories, the giant shadows were ancient beings.

Blätter / ˈblaːt /noun

leaves

wie Blätter im Wind tanzten

how leaves danced in the wind

Laub

zurückgekehrt / ˈzʏʁʊkɡəˌkeːɐ̯t /verb

returned

Nicht jeder, der versucht hat, sie zu finden, ist zurückgekehrt.

Not everyone who tried to find them has returned.

wiederkommenheimkehren

die Güte / diː ˈɡyːtə /noun

goodness

Die Prüfung von Weisheit und Güte.

The test of wisdom and goodness.

der Schatten / deːɐ̯ ˈʃatən /noun

shadows

Sie warnten Däumelinchen, dass sie auf dem Weg zu den Schatten schwierige Prüfungen bestehen müsse.

They warned Thumbelina that she would have to pass difficult tests on the way to the shadows.

das Tal / das taːl /noun

valley

Es war einmal, in einem fernen Tal.

Once upon a time, in a distant valley.

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