Oger
masculine
The English word 'ogre' is translated into German as Oger. If unsure, use Oger. Wiktionary also lists Menschenfresser.
Meaning: brutish giant (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Oger | masculine |
| Menschenfresser | masculine |
In German, both Oger and Menschenfresser can be used to describe a brutish giant.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Oger is masculine. When referring to more than one, the word does not change its spelling. The plural form of Oger is also Oger.
Did you know?
- The word Menschenfresser highlights a strict linguistic divide in German, as fressen is reserved for animals and monsters, whereas humans essen.
- In German folklore and fairy tales, the role of the brutish giant was historically filled by the Riese. The word Oger is a relatively modern import that reflects a shift toward international fantasy tropes.
- The term Menschenfresser is a compound noun that literally translates to 'people-gobbler' or 'people-devourer'.
Examples in context
- Der beleibte, streitlustige grüne Oger ist zurück für noch ein animiertes Abenteuer.That pot-bellied, belligerent green ogre is back for yet another animated adventure.This sentence shows how to describe the physical appearance and temperament of a green Oger.Tatoeba #12393912 by Yorwba, translation #11462384 by Cangarejo
- Ich mag Zwiebeln, trotzdem bin ich kein Oger.I like onions, though I'm not an ogre.This sentence uses Oger to make a comparison about one's eating habits.Tatoeba #13810333 by maaster, translation #13823996 by rul
- Ich habe einen Film über das Ungeheuer gesehen, das einem Oger ähnelt.I watched a movie about a monster resembling an ogre.
- Der Oger bewohnte eine finstere Höhle am Fuße des Berges.The ogre inhabited a dark cave at the foot of the mountain.
- Ein riesiger Oger lebt im Wald.A giant ogre lives in the forest.
Example conversation
Two children are discussing a storybook in their bedroom.
- JuliaWar der Oger in dem Buch böse?Was the ogre in the book evil?
- JulianJa, er war sehr groß und hässlich.Yes, he was very big and ugly.
- JuliaHat er die Prinzessin gefressen?Did he eat the princess?
- JulianNein, sie hat ihn besiegt.No, she defeated him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ogre” translations and entries Oger, Menschenfresser, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
