German Conversation · Level 67
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German word
Hexe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɛksə/
Meaning
- feminine nounwitch
Example
Ich habe die Hexe gesehen.
I saw the witch.
More examples
Die Dorfbewohner beschuldigten sie, eine Hexe zu sein.
The villagers accused her of being a witch.
Core concept
A spell-casting woman at the boundary between ordinary life and the supernatural.
Common phrases
jemanden als Hexe beschuldigen
accuse someone of being a witch
sich als Hexe verkleiden
dress up as a witch
die Hexe des Dorfes
the witch of the village
Similar words
Zauberin: A woman who uses magic in a story or fairy tale.
Hexer: A man who casts curses or practices black magic.
Zauberer: A man who uses magic, especially as a professional magician.
Hexerei: The practice of magic, including spells and curses.
Definition in German
Eine weibliche Person, der magische Fähigkeiten oder die Ausübung von Zauberei zugeschrieben werden.
Word origin
The German noun Hexe comes from earlier German forms including Middle High German hecse, while its history is linked with English hag.
Usage tips
- Hexe can describe a folklore character or a real person accused of witchcraft, so context determines whether it sounds imaginative or accusatory.