amulet
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amulet
A small object worn on the body, often as jewelry, that is believed to have the power to bring luck or protect against misfortune, illness, or evil forces.
Er trug ein altes Amulett, das er von seiner Großmutter geerbt hatte.
He wore an old amulet that he had inherited from his grandmother.
Since an amulet is worn on the body, the most common verbs in this context are 'tragen' (to wear/carry), 'anlegen' (to put on), or 'um den Hals hängen' (to hang around one's neck).
Die Heldin in der Geschichte trug ein magisches Amulett.
The heroine in the story wore a magical amulet.
To describe the purpose of the amulet, German often uses the prepositions 'gegen' + accusative (protection against) or 'für' + accusative (positive goal).
Sie trug ein Amulett gegen böse Träume.
She wore an amulet against bad dreams.
Amulets are strongly connected with the themes of belief, superstition, esotericism, and magic. They are often found in historical narratives, fantasy stories, or as souvenirs with symbolic meaning.
Im Museum waren Amulette aus dem alten Ägypten ausgestellt.
Amulets from ancient Egypt were on display in the museum.
lucky charm
A Glücksbringer can be an object, an animal, or even a person believed to bring luck or protection. An Amulett, by contrast, is a small object worn on the body for this purpose. Amulett is therefore more precise for a protective object worn on the body.
Vor jedem Spiel trägt sie ein kleines Amulett zum Schutz um den Hals.
Before every game, she wears a small amulet around her neck for protection.
Vor jedem Spiel nimmt sie das Foto ihrer Familie als Glücksbringer mit.
Before every game, she brings a photo of her family as a lucky charm.
