witch
die Hexe, die Hexen
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witch
A female figure in fairy tales, legends, and myths who is believed to have magical, often evil powers.
Im Märchen verwandelt die böse Hexe den Prinzen in einen Frosch.
In the fairy tale, the evil witch turns the prince into a frog.
witch
A derogatory, colloquial term for a woman perceived as malicious, deceitful, or unpleasant.
Er nannte seine Chefin hinter ihrem Rücken eine alte Hexe.
He called his boss an old witch behind her back.
witch
A follower of modern paganism or the Wicca religion who practices nature-based rituals and traditions.
Als moderne Hexe feiert sie die Jahreskreisfeste im Einklang mit der Natur.
As a modern witch, she celebrates the seasonal festivals in harmony with nature.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hexen |
| genitive | der Hexe |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Hexe | die Hexen |
| accusative | die Hexe | die Hexen |
| dative | der Hexe | den Hexen |
| genitive | der Hexe | der Hexen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Witches are a central figure in German folklore, especially in connection with Walpurgis Night. On this night, witches are said to gather on the Blocksberg, also known as the Brocken, in the Harz Mountains to celebrate.
Zu Karneval verkleiden sich viele Kinder als Hexe.
At Carnival, many children dress up as witches.
In the context of fairy tales and legends, 'Hexe' (witch) is often associated with magical actions. Typical verbs are 'zaubern' (to do magic) or 'verhexen' (to put a spell on), and the witch often rides on a broom.
Die Hexe im Märchen konnte das Wetter beeinflussen.
The witch in the fairy tale could influence the weather.
Auf alten Bildern sieht man Hexen, die auf Besen fliegen.
In old pictures, you can see witches flying on broomsticks.
When a woman is called a 'Hexe' (witch), it is a strong, derogatory insult. It expresses that the person is perceived as malicious or deceitful.
Er war so wütend, dass er sie eine böse Hexe nannte.
He was so angry that he called her an evil witch.
In contrast to the insult or the fairy-tale figure, 'Hexe' (witch) can also be a neutral or positive self-description. Followers of nature religions such as Wicca call themselves witches to describe their spiritual practice.
Als moderne Hexe beschäftigt sie sich viel mit Kräutern und Naturzyklen.
As a modern witch, she spends a lot of time studying herbs and natural cycles.
