nounnoun
der Zauberer, –
magician · wizard
Eine Person, die mit Magie arbeitet oder so tut, als könnte sie übernatürliche Dinge tun.
The German word "Zauberer" is a noun meaning "wizard" or "magician". It is derived from the noun "Zauber", which means "magic" or "spell", combined with the suffix "-er" denoting a person performing an action.
Similar words:
- Magier (magician, mage)
- Hexer (warlock, sorcerer)
- Hexe (witch - feminine)
Differences:
- Zauberer and Magier are often used interchangeably for male practitioners of magic but Magier may imply a more learned or studied form of magic.
- Hexer has a more mystical or sometimes darker connotation compared to Zauberer.
- Hexe typically refers to a female magic user (witch).
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Examples
Der Zauberer zeigte eine beeindruckende Vorstellung.noun
The magician gave an impressive performance.
Hast du die vielen Zauberer heute gesehen?noun
Did you see the many wizards today?
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