alchemy
die Alchemie
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alchemy
A historical theory and practice that attempted, among other things, to transform base metals into gold and find a substance that would grant eternal life.
Die Alchemie beeinflusste im Mittelalter die Entwicklung der Chemie.
Alchemy influenced the development of chemistry in the Middle Ages.
alchemy
The seemingly mysterious art of making something valuable or special emerge from various things.
Die Alchemie der Köchin verwandelt einfache Zutaten in ein außergewöhnliches Gericht.
The chef's alchemy transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary dish.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Alchemie |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Alchemie | – |
| accusative | die Alchemie | – |
| dative | der Alchemie | – |
| genitive | der Alchemie | – |
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In historical texts, words such as „Mittelalter“ (Middle Ages), „Gold“ (gold), or „ewiges Leben“ (eternal life) point to the old theory. In figurative contexts, „Alchemie“ (alchemy) often refers to a mysterious process through which something special emerges from simple things.
Im Mittelalter hofften viele Gelehrte, mithilfe der Alchemie Gold herzustellen.
In the Middle Ages, many scholars hoped to produce gold with the help of alchemy.
Die Alchemie des Films verbindet Musik, Licht und Schauspiel zu einem besonderen Erlebnis.
The alchemy of the film combines music, light, and acting to create a special experience.
This meaning is mainly found in historical, scientific-historical, or cultural-historical texts. Typical collocations are „Alchemie betreiben“ (to practice alchemy), „die Geschichte der Alchemie“ (the history of alchemy), and „sich mit Alchemie beschäftigen“ (to study alchemy); these usually refer to the period before modern chemistry.
Viele Herrscher finanzierten die Alchemie in der Hoffnung auf Reichtum.
Many rulers funded alchemy in the hope of gaining wealth.
Ein Museum zeigt Geräte aus der Geschichte der Alchemie.
A museum displays equipment from the history of alchemy.
In this meaning, „Alchemie“ (alchemy) is often associated with areas such as cooking, art, music, or relationships. The word highlights the seemingly mysterious process through which different elements work together to create something valuable.
Kritiker loben die Alchemie seiner Musik, die Jazz und Volkslied verbindet.
Critics praise the alchemy of his music, which combines jazz and folk songs.
