English–German
“spell” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ban/
Example
Die Geschichte zog ihn in ihren Bann.
The story cast a spell over him.
How to say “spell” in German
“Spell” in German is Bann.
An invisible force holds a person inside its reach, like a spell that keeps attention fixed on one person, thing, or idea.
Example sentences with Bann
Der alte Schamane versuchte, den Bann aufzuheben.
The old shaman tried to lift the spell.
Tips for using Bann
- The common expression "jemanden in seinen Bann ziehen" takes an accusative object and often has a literary or elevated tone.
Other German words for “spell”
Er buchstabiert seinen Nachnamen.
He spells his surname.