das Geschöpf, -e
creature
Ein lebendes Wesen, das von Gott gemacht ist, zum Beispiel ein Mensch oder ein Tier.
The German word "Geschöpf" is a noun that means "creature" or "being". It derives from the verb "schöpfen," which means "to create" or "to draw out". "Geschöpf" often refers to living beings, particularly in a context that suggests they are created or brought into existence, such as humans, animals, or mythological beings.
Similar words in German include "Wesen" (being), "Lebewesen" (living being), and "Kreatur" (creature). The difference lies in their nuances: "Wesen" can refer to anything that exists, while "Lebewesen" specifically refers to living entities, and "Kreatur" may have a connotation related to imagination or fantasy, often used in storytelling or folklore.
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Examples
Das Geschöpf bewegte sich langsam durch den Wald.noun
The creature moved slowly through the forest.
Plötzlich erschien ein seltsames Geschöpf im Wald.noun
Suddenly, a strange creature appeared in the forest.
Das kleine Geschöpf versteckte sich hinter dem Baum.noun
The little creature hid behind the tree.
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