English–German

“witch” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɛksə/

Example

Ich habe die Hexe gesehen.

I saw the witch.

Illustration for Hexe (witch)

How to say “witch” in German

“Witch” in German is Hexe.

A spell-casting woman at the boundary between ordinary life and the supernatural.

Full entry for Hexe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Hexe

Die Dorfbewohner beschuldigten sie, eine Hexe zu sein.

The villagers accused her of being a witch.

Tips for using Hexe

  • Hexe can describe a folklore character or a real person accused of witchcraft, so context determines whether it sounds imaginative or accusatory.

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