der Gestaltwandler
shapeshifter
A person or being that can change its outward form.
EXAMPLE
In der Legende verwandelt sich der Gestaltwandler nachts in einen Wolf.
In the legend, the shapeshifter turns into a wolf at night.
der Gestaltwandler
shapeshifter
der Gestaltwandler, die Gestaltwandler
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gestaltwandler, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gestaltwandler |
| genitive | des Gestaltwandlers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gestaltwandler | die Gestaltwandler |
| accusative | den Gestaltwandler | die Gestaltwandler |
| dative | dem Gestaltwandler | den Gestaltwandlern |
| genitive | des Gestaltwandlers | der Gestaltwandler |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Gestaltwandler' (shapeshifter) is made up of 'Gestalt' (form) and 'Wandler' (changer). Literally, it refers to a being that changes its form, meaning that it changes its outward appearance.
EXAMPLE
Der Gestaltwandler nahm im nächsten Moment die Gestalt eines Raben an.
The shapeshifter took the form of a raven the next moment.
Typical collocations
'Gestaltwandler' (shapeshifter) is often used in phrases such as 'sich in ein Tier verwandeln' (to turn into an animal), 'seine Gestalt verändern' (to change one's form), and 'eine andere Gestalt annehmen' (to take on another form). These expressions describe more precisely how the shapeshifter uses its ability.
EXAMPLE
Der Gestaltwandler veränderte seine Gestalt, um unerkannt zu fliehen.
The shapeshifter changed its form to escape unnoticed.
Fantasy context
'Gestaltwandler' (shapeshifter) occurs especially often in myths, fantasy novels, films, and role-playing games. There, the word usually refers to a being with the supernatural ability to change its outward form.
EXAMPLE
Im Fantasyroman wird der Gestaltwandler zunächst von den anderen Bewohnern gefürchtet.
In the fantasy novel, the shapeshifter is initially feared by the other inhabitants.
In real life
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