genien
Genien is the plural form of the German noun Genie. The word encompasses two principal senses that are distinguished by context: a genie, meaning a supernatural being from folklore and myth, and a genius, meaning an exceptionally talented person. In German, both senses use the same singular Genie, with Genien as the standard plural. The term traces to the French génie and ultimately to Latin genius, reflecting the shift from a divine or magical being to a person of extraordinary intellect in modern usage.
In folklore and literary contexts, Genien refers to multiple magical djinns or spirits. In everyday language,
Dictionaries generally list Genien as the standard plural for Genie; Genies is seen mainly in more recent