English–German
“embody” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈkœɐ̯pɐn/
Example
Die Künstlerin verkörpert in ihren Bildern Empathie.
In her paintings, the artist embodies empathy.
How to say “embody” in German
“Embody” in German is verkörpern.
A person or creation serves as the living or visible form of an idea or quality.
Example sentences with verkörpern
Der Roman verkörpert eine Idee, die bis heute nachwirkt.
The artist embodies empathy in her paintings.
Tips for using verkörpern
- Verkörpern is common in formal writing about art, literature, and public figures, while darstellen or zeigen is often more neutral in everyday speech.