How do you use "Legend" in a sentence?

You legend! He's an absolute legend. Thanks, legend. What a legend.

Legend

Q: What does "Legend" mean?

An admirable person (British/Australian) Calling someone a 'legend' is high praise in British and Australian slang. Means they've done something admirable or helpful.

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: An admirable person (British/Australian)

令人敬佩的人（英式/澳式用语）

Una persona admirable (británico/australiano)

すごい人、立派な人（イギリス・オーストラリア英語）

대단한 사람, 멋진 사람 (영국·호주 영어)

Calling someone a 'legend' is high praise in British and Australian slang. Means they've done something admirable or helpful.

在英式和澳式俚语中，称某人为'legend'是很高的赞美。表示他们做了令人钦佩或有帮助的事。

Llamar a alguien 'legend' es un gran elogio en el argot británico y australiano. Significa que ha hecho algo admirable o útil.

誰かを「legend」と呼ぶのは、イギリスやオーストラリアのスラングで最高の褒め言葉。称賛に値することや助けになることをした人に使う。

영국과 호주 속어에서 누군가를 'legend'라고 부르는 것은 최고의 칭찬이다. 감탄할 만하거나 도움이 되는 일을 했다는 뜻.

Examples

You legend!
你真厉害！
¡Eres un crack!
さすがだな！
역시 너야!
He's an absolute legend.
他真是个了不起的人。
Es todo un crack.
彼は本当にすごいやつだ。
그 사람은 정말 대단한 녀석이야.
Thanks, legend.
谢谢，你太棒了。
Gracias, crack.
ありがとう、最高だよ。
고마워, 최고야.
What a legend.
真是个牛人。
Menudo crack.
なんてすごいやつだ。
정말 대단한 녀석이야.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛdʒənd/

Usage Guide

Context: praise, thanks, admiration

Tone: warm, admiring

✓ Do Say

You legend!
你真厉害！
¡eres un crack!
さすが！
너 정말 대단해!
Absolute legend.
真了不起。
todo un crack.
本当にすごい。
진짜 대단한 사람이야.
Thanks, legend.
谢了，大神。
gracias, crack.
ありがとう。
고마워, 형.

✗ Don't Say

Casual
随意的表达
Expresión informal
カジュアルな表現
비격식 표현
Between friends
朋友之间使用
Entre amigos
友人同士で使う
친구 사이에서 사용

Common Mistakes

British/Australian term—less common in America
High casual praise

Origin & History

From 'legend' (famous story/person) applied to friends who do great things.

Etymology: From legendary/famous

First recorded: British/Australian slang, late 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: Late 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British/Australian culture; British TV

Regional notes: British and Australian term. High casual praise.

Variations

LegendAbsolute legendWhat a legend