warlock / wizard
der Hexenmeister, die Hexenmeister
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warlock
A man who is believed to possess supernatural powers and supposedly be able to perform magic.
Im Märchen verwandelte der Hexenmeister den Prinzen in einen Vogel.
In the fairy tale, the warlock transformed the prince into a bird.
wizard
A person who is exceptionally skilled in a particular field and achieves things that seem almost impossible. The term is used figuratively and admiringly.
Dieser Pianist ist ein wahrer Hexenmeister am Klavier.
This pianist is a true wizard at the piano.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hexenmeister |
| genitive | des Hexenmeisters |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Hexenmeister | die Hexenmeister |
| accusative | den Hexenmeister | die Hexenmeister |
| dative | dem Hexenmeister | den Hexenmeistern |
| genitive | des Hexenmeisters | der Hexenmeister |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hexenmeister' (warlock) is made up of the nouns 'Hexe' (witch) and 'Meister' (master), connected by an epenthetic 'n'. This combination helps you remember the word: the person in question is so skilled that it seems like magic.
Der Hexenmeister ließ mit einer Handbewegung alle Kerzen erlöschen.
The warlock extinguished all the candles with a wave of his hand.
In stories, the adjectives 'mächtig' (powerful), 'böse' (evil), or 'geheimnisvoll' (mysterious) often come before 'Hexenmeister' (warlock). They show how the character affects others or what role they play in the story.
Ein mächtiger Hexenmeister hielt die Bewohner des Schlosses gefangen.
A powerful warlock held the residents of the castle captive.
In figurative use, the person's special skill is often specified with 'am' (at) before an instrument or with 'auf' (in) before a field. Typical patterns are 'ein Hexenmeister am Klavier' (a wizard at the piano) and 'ein Hexenmeister auf seinem Gebiet' (a wizard in his field).
Die Kritiker feierten den Musiker als Hexenmeister am Schlagzeug.
The critics praised the musician as a wizard at the drums.
Unser Techniker ist ein echter Hexenmeister auf seinem Gebiet.
Our technician is a true wizard in his field.
