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Hameln

Hameln

1 8.5
A town in northern Germany near Hanover famous for the Pied Piper legend
  • proper noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Hameln
  • We traveled to Hameln to see the beautiful houses and learn about its history.

Examples

  • Folk festivals in Hameln often reenact scenes from the famous tale of the Pied Piper.

  • During their trip to Germany, they spent a day exploring the historic streets of Hameln.

  • The town of Hameln attracts many tourists because of its association with the Pied Piper legend.

  • I visited Hameln last summer.

  • Have you ever been to Hameln?

  • The legend of the Pied Piper originated in Hameln, capturing the imagination of many visitors.

  • During our trip, we explored the scenic streets of Hameln and enjoyed the local cuisine.

Synonyms

Hamelin
vsHameln
  • Literature
1 7.3

A town in northern Germany known for the Pied Piper story

is the same town name but uses an alternative spelling

Surface Forms

Hameln main

Etymology

Hameln is a German town name that most likely comes from an old root ham meaning 'home' or 'village', the same root you can see in the English word hamlet. So the name originally meant a small settlement, which fits why it is the name of the town famous for the Pied Piper.