parallel world
die Parallelwelt, die Parallelwelten
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parallel world
An imagined or fictional world that exists alongside the real world and is separate from it. The term is used especially in science fiction and fantasy.
In dem Roman gelangt die Heldin durch ein Portal in eine Parallelwelt.
In the novel, the heroine enters a parallel world through a portal.
parallel world
A sphere of life or social environment that exists largely independently of the rest of society and is isolated from it.
Für viele Menschen in dieser Parallelwelt sind die Sorgen der übrigen Gesellschaft kaum vorstellbar.
For many people in this parallel world, the concerns of the rest of society are almost unimaginable.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Parallelwelten |
| genitive | der Parallelwelt |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Parallelwelt | die Parallelwelten |
| accusative | die Parallelwelt | die Parallelwelten |
| dative | der Parallelwelt | den Parallelwelten |
| genitive | der Parallelwelt | der Parallelwelten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Parallelwelt' (parallel world) is made up of 'parallel' (parallel) and 'Welt' (world). 'Parallel' indicates that this world exists alongside the familiar world and may be separate from it.
Der Film erzählt von einer Parallelwelt, die nur durch ein geheimes Tor erreichbar ist.
The film tells the story of a parallel world that can only be reached through a secret gate.
In its fictional sense, 'Parallelwelt' (parallel world) is often used with verbs such as 'betreten' (to enter), 'entdecken' (to discover), 'gelangen' (to reach), or 'eintauchen' (to immerse oneself). These descriptions often involve crossing through a portal, a rift, or a door.
Durch einen Riss im Raum gelangten die Kinder in eine Parallelwelt.
The children entered a parallel world through a rift in space.
The social sense can often be recognized by words such as 'abgeschottet' (isolated), 'gesellschaftlich' (social), 'Milieu' (social environment), or 'außerhalb' (outside). In such texts, 'Parallelwelt' (parallel world) refers to a sphere of life within real society.
Die Reportage beschreibt eine Parallelwelt, in der viele Menschen kaum Kontakt zur übrigen Gesellschaft haben.
The report describes a parallel world in which many people have little contact with the rest of society.
