Golem
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Golem
A figure from Jewish mysticism and legend; a human-like being created from clay or earth that is brought to life through magical rituals.
Die bekannteste Golem-Legende stammt aus dem Prag des 16. Jahrhunderts.
The best-known Golem legend comes from 16th-century Prague.
Golem
Figuratively, a person or entity that acts as another person's will-less, often clumsy tool, or that appears as a soulless, purely mechanical force.
Der Bürokrat handelte wie ein Golem, der nur stur die Vorschriften befolgte.
The bureaucrat acted like a Golem who stubbornly followed only the regulations.
The word 'Golem' comes from Hebrew and means 'unfinished mass' or 'shapeless body.' It is deeply rooted in Jewish mysticism and folklore, which explains its meaning as an artificially created being.
Die Geschichte des Golem hat viele Künstler und Schriftsteller inspiriert.
The story of the Golem has inspired many artists and writers.
The best-known Golem legend is inseparably connected with the city of Prague and Rabbi Löw from the 16th century. This specific context is mentioned in many texts and stories.
Bei unserem Besuch in Prag haben wir die Spuren der Golem-Sage gesucht.
During our visit to Prague, we looked for traces of the Golem legend.
In its figurative meaning, 'Golem' describes a person or system with a negative connotation. It emphasizes that someone acts without a will of their own, without feeling, or in a purely mechanical way.
Er fühlte sich in seinem Job wie ein Golem, der nur Befehle ausführte.
He felt like a Golem in his job, only carrying out orders.
robot
Here, a „Roboter“ is an actual programmed machine. „Golem“, by contrast, is used figuratively for a will-less, often clumsy person or force that serves others as a tool. „Roboter“ is appropriate for technology, while „Golem“ is appropriate for this figurative judgment.
Der willenlose Helfer führte jeden Befehl aus und wirkte dabei wie ein Golem.
The will-less helper carried out every command and seemed like a Golem.
Der Roboter führt in der Werkstatt automatisch die Befehle des Technikers aus.
In the workshop, the robot automatically carries out the technician’s commands.
