clairvoyant
der Hellseher, die Hellseher
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clairvoyant
A person who allegedly possesses supernatural abilities and can therefore perceive, for example, the future or hidden things.
Der Hellseher behauptete, er könne die Zukunft der jungen Frau sehen.
The clairvoyant claimed that he could see the young woman's future.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hellseher |
| genitive | des Hellsehers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Hellseher | die Hellseher |
| accusative | den Hellseher | die Hellseher |
| dative | dem Hellseher | den Hellsehern |
| genitive | des Hellsehers | der Hellseher |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hellseher' (clairvoyant) is made up of 'hell' (clear/bright) and 'Seher' (seer). The second component belongs to the word family of 'sehen' (to see) and here refers to a person who allegedly can perceive things that remain hidden from others.
Der Hellseher bot den Besuchern eine Deutung ihrer Träume an.
The clairvoyant offered the visitors an interpretation of their dreams.
Verbs such as 'aufsuchen' (to seek out), 'befragen' (to consult/question), and 'konsultieren' (to consult) are often used with 'Hellseher' (clairvoyant). The phrase 'ein Hellseher behauptet' (a clairvoyant claims) is also common, especially in reports about supernatural services.
Viele Menschen suchten den Hellseher auf, um Rat für ihre Zukunft zu bekommen.
Many people sought out the clairvoyant to get advice about their future.
'Hellseher' (clairvoyant) is usually used in an esoteric or supernatural context. Words such as 'angeblich' (allegedly), 'Zukunft' (future), 'Vorhersage' (prediction), or 'verborgene Dinge' (hidden things) often show that this person's claim is not presented as scientifically established.
Der Bericht erwähnte, dass der Hellseher angeblich wichtige Ereignisse vorhersagen könne.
The report mentioned that the clairvoyant could allegedly predict important events.
