die Magierin
sorceress
A woman who practices magic or possesses special supernatural powers.
EXAMPLE
Die Magierin sprach einen Zauber und ließ die Fackeln aufflammen.
The sorceress cast a spell and made the torches flare up.
die Magierin
sorceress / magician
die Magierin, die Magierinnen
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Meanings
die Magierin
magician
A woman who performs magic tricks and illusions as a stage entertainer.
EXAMPLE
Die Magierin ließ vor den Augen des Publikums eine Münze verschwinden.
The magician made a coin disappear before the audience's eyes.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Magierin, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Magierinnen |
| genitive | der Magierin |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Magierin | die Magierinnen |
| accusative | die Magierin | die Magierinnen |
| dative | der Magierin | den Magierinnen |
| genitive | der Magierin | der Magierinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
The surrounding words often reveal whether a 'Magierin' (sorceress / magician) possesses supernatural powers or performs on stage. Words that suggest a performance include 'Publikum' (audience), 'Bühne' (stage), or 'Vorführung' (demonstration / performance); words that suggest a fantasy setting include 'Zauber' (spell), 'Kräfte' (powers), or 'Fluch' (curse).
EXAMPLE
Die Magierin trat auf die Bühne und begrüßte das erwartungsvolle Publikum.
The magician stepped onto the stage and greeted the expectant audience.
Im alten Turm suchte die Magierin nach einem mächtigen Zauber.
In the old tower, the sorceress searched for a powerful spell.
Typical collocations
When referring to supernatural magic, 'Magierin' (sorceress) often appears with expressions such as 'einen Zauber wirken' (to cast a spell), 'magische Kräfte besitzen' (to possess magical powers), or 'einen Fluch brechen' (to break a curse). These combinations are especially common in fantasy stories and fairy tales.
EXAMPLE
Die Magierin wirkte einen Zauber, der den ganzen Wald erhellte.
The sorceress cast a spell that lit up the entire forest.
Stage performance
In the context of a stage performance, 'Magierin' (magician) is often used with verbs and expressions such as 'Zaubertricks vorführen' (to perform magic tricks), 'vor Publikum auftreten' (to perform before an audience), or 'Illusionen zeigen' (to present illusions).
EXAMPLE
Die Magierin führte vor dem Publikum mehrere erstaunliche Zaubertricks vor.
The magician performed several amazing magic tricks before the audience.
In real life
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