visionary
der Visionär, die Visionäre
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visionary
A person who develops new ideas that reach far into the future and imagines a different world or social development.
Der Visionär entwarf schon vor Jahrzehnten ein Konzept für nachhaltige Städte.
Decades ago, the visionary was already designing a concept for sustainable cities.
visionary
A person who experiences religious or supernatural visions and therefore believes they have special insights.
Der Visionär berichtete von einer Erscheinung, die ihm den Weg gewiesen habe.
The visionary reported an apparition that had shown him the way.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Visionäre |
| genitive | des Visionärs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Visionär | die Visionäre |
| accusative | den Visionär | die Visionäre |
| dative | dem Visionär | den Visionären |
| genitive | des Visionärs | der Visionäre |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Visionär' (visionary) is directly recognizable from 'Vision' (vision). This connection helps you associate the word with ideas about the future or with special inner images.
Der Visionär wollte mit seinen Ideen die Zukunft der Energieversorgung verändern.
The visionary wanted to use his ideas to change the future of energy supply.
When referring to a future-oriented person, 'Visionär' (visionary) is often used with expressions such as 'als Visionär gelten' (to be regarded as a visionary), 'ein Visionär der Technik' (a visionary in technology), or 'visionäre Ideen entwickeln' (to develop visionary ideas).
Schon früh galt der Unternehmer als Visionär der digitalen Bildung.
The entrepreneur was recognized early on as a visionary in digital education.
The religious or supernatural meaning can often be recognized from words such as 'Erscheinung' (apparition), 'Offenbarung' (revelation), 'göttliche Botschaft' (divine message), or 'Prophezeiung' (prophecy). In that case, the word refers to special experiences or revelations rather than ideas about the future of business or society.
Der Visionär schilderte eine geheimnisvolle Erscheinung während des Gebets.
The visionary described a mysterious apparition during prayer.
