verzaubern
to enchant
To strongly fascinate and delight someone or something through charm, beauty, or a special atmosphere.
EXAMPLE
Die Sängerin verzauberte das Publikum mit ihrer Stimme.
The singer enchanted the audience with her voice.
verzaubern
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Meanings
verzaubern
to bewitch
To put a spell on someone or something so that they or it changes in a magical way.
EXAMPLE
Die böse Hexe verzauberte den Prinzen in einen Frosch.
The evil witch bewitched the prince into a frog.
Usage tips
Inseparable verb
'Verzaubern' (to enchant / to bewitch) is an inseparable verb derived from the noun 'der Zauber' (magic). The prefix 'ver-' remains firmly attached to the verb in all tenses and sentence types.
EXAMPLE
Der Magier hat das Kaninchen nicht wirklich verzaubert.
The magician didn't really bewitch the rabbit.
Use with accusative
The verb 'verzaubern' (to enchant / to bewitch) always requires an accusative object. You always enchant or bewitch someone or something.
EXAMPLE
Die malerische Altstadt verzaubert jeden Besucher.
The picturesque old town enchants every visitor.
Sentence structure with magic
When 'verzaubern' (to bewitch) describes a magical transformation, the new form is indicated with the preposition 'in' and the accusative. The pattern is: jemanden in etwas verzaubern (to bewitch someone into something).
EXAMPLE
Im Märchen wird die Prinzessin in einen Schwan verzaubert.
In the fairy tale, the princess is bewitched into a swan.
Context: fascination
In the figurative meaning 'faszinieren' (to fascinate), 'verzaubern' (to enchant) is used for people, art, music, or places with a special appeal. The source of the fascination is often introduced with 'mit' (with).
EXAMPLE
Er verzauberte sie mit seinem Lächeln.
He enchanted her with his smile.
Compare with
verzaubern vs verwandeln
to transform
Both verbs can be used for a magical transformation. Verwandeln puts the change into a new form at the center. Verzaubern, by contrast, emphasizes that a magic spell caused the change; the exact new form does not have to be mentioned.
verzaubern
Die Hexe verzauberte den Prinzen mit einem mächtigen Spruch.
The witch cast a powerful spell on the prince.
verwandeln
Die Hexe verwandelte den Prinzen in einen Frosch.
The witch transformed the prince into a frog.
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