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die Amazone
Amazon
A female warrior from a legendary people of women in Greek mythology.
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In den alten Sagen kämpften die Amazonen oft gegen griechische Helden.
In the ancient legends, the Amazons often fought against Greek heroes.
die Amazone
Amazon
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Context clues
You can recognize the meaning from the context: if it is about mythology, it refers to the female warrior. In equestrian sports, it means the female rider. In all other modern contexts, it is a figurative description of a strong woman.
EXAMPLE
Die junge Amazone gewann das Reitturnier souverän.
The young horsewoman won the riding tournament with confidence.
Cultural context
The original meaning comes from Greek mythology. Knowledge of this legendary people of female warriors is the basis for all the other, figurative meanings of the word.
EXAMPLE
Das Buch erzählt die Geschichte der Amazonen neu.
The book retells the story of the Amazons.
Figurative use
When a woman is called an 'Amazone' (Amazon), this emphasizes her strength, fighting spirit, and independence. The term is often used admiringly.
EXAMPLE
Die Politikerin gilt als Amazone, die sich in Debatten klar behauptet.
The politician is regarded as an Amazon who clearly holds her own in debates.
Register
In the meaning of 'Reiterin' (female rider), 'Amazone' (horsewoman) is a somewhat elevated term used mainly in the language of equestrian sports and in reports about riding tournaments.
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende treten die besten Amazonen des Landes gegeneinander an.
At the weekend, the country's best horsewomen will compete against each other.
Compare with
Amazone vs Kämpferin
female fighter
'die Amazone' and 'die Kämpferin' can both describe a strong woman who fights or courageously stands her ground. 'die Kämpferin' is the more general word. It fits real fights, sports, the military, or also figuratively a woman who does not give up. 'die Amazone' is more specific and sounds more vivid or figurative. It can mean a female warrior from Greek mythology or a particularly strong, combative woman. In everyday use, 'Kämpferin' is usually more neutral and clearer. 'Amazone' sounds more literary, admiring, or deliberately strong in tone.
Amazone
In dem alten Mythos reitet die Amazone mit einem Bogen in die Schlacht.
In the old myth, the Amazon rides into battle with a bow.
Kämpferin
Nach der schweren Krankheit bleibt Maria eine Kämpferin und gibt nicht auf.
After the serious illness, Maria remains a fighter and does not give up.
In real life
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