Hagar Meaning in English
word · lemma: hag
ˈheɪɡɑɹ/, /ˈheɪɡɝ
HAY-gar
hˈæɡ
HAG
Definition
A 'hag' is an old woman who is often described as ugly or wicked, especially in stories or fairy tales. The word is usually used in a negative way.
Usage & Nuances
'Hag' is old-fashioned and insulting; it is not appropriate for polite conversation. Common in fairy tales, myths, and as an insult. Avoid calling real people a 'hag'.
Spanish: bruja (vieja y fea) - arpíaPortuguese (BR): bruxa (velha e feia) - megeraPortuguese (PT): bruxa (velha e feia) - megeraChinese (Simplified): 巫婆 - 老巫婆Chinese (Traditional): 巫婆 - 老巫婆Hindi: डाइन (बूढ़ी, बुरी औरत)Arabic: ساحرة عجوز - عجوز شريرةBengali: ডাইনি - বুড়ি (অশুভ অর্থে)Russian: ведьма - каргаJapanese: 魔女 - 醜い老婆Vietnamese: mụ phù thủy - bà già xấu xíKorean: 마녀 - 노파(모욕적)Turkish: cadı - kocakarıUrdu: چڑیل - بدصورت بوڑھی عورتIndonesian: mụ phù thủy - nenek sihir (negatif)
Example Sentences
The story tells of a hag who lives in the forest.
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People said the old woman was a hag, but she was actually kind.
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The children were afraid of the hag in the fairy tale.
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My neighbor is really grumpy, but calling her a hag would be too mean.
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"Don’t listen to that old hag!" shouted the boy in anger.
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Some Halloween costumes make you look like a classic hag from a scary story.
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