der Hexer
wizard
A man believed to possess magical or supernatural powers; a male sorcerer or magician.
EXAMPLE
Im Märchen verwandelte der Hexer den Prinzen in einen Frosch.
In the fairy tale, the wizard turned the prince into a frog.
der Hexer
wizard / sorcerer
der Hexer, die Hexer
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Hexer, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hexer |
| genitive | des Hexers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Hexer | die Hexer |
| accusative | den Hexer | die Hexer |
| dative | dem Hexer | den Hexern |
| genitive | des Hexers | der Hexer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Hexer' (wizard) is derived from 'hexen' (to do magic). The ending '-er' indicates a person who performs this activity.
EXAMPLE
Im Roman wird der Hexer als geheimnisvoller Mann beschrieben.
In the novel, the wizard is described as a mysterious man.
Fairy tales and fantasy
'Hexer' (wizard) is especially common in fairy tales, legends, and fantasy stories. In these contexts, the word describes a fictional or supernatural character.
EXAMPLE
Der junge Hexer lernte in der Schule der Magie neue Zaubersprüche.
The young wizard learned new spells at the school of magic.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'ein mächtiger Hexer' (a powerful wizard), 'ein böser Hexer' (an evil wizard), and 'ein geheimnisvoller Hexer' (a mysterious wizard). Such adjectives usually describe his powers, his intentions, or the effect he has on other characters.
EXAMPLE
Ein mächtiger Hexer bewachte den Eingang zur verbotenen Höhle.
A powerful wizard guarded the entrance to the forbidden cave.
In real life
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