German Conversation · Level 7
88 words
German word
Magie
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈgiː/
Meaning
- feminine nounmagic
Example
Kinder glauben an die Magie.
Children believe in magic.
More examples
Die Magie einer Geschichte fesselt die Leser.
The magic of a story captivates the readers.
Core concept
A mysterious power surrounds a person, performance, or place and gives it an extraordinary, almost unreal effect.
Common phrases
die Magie des Moments
the magic of the moment
die Magie einer Geschichte
the magic of a story
Similar words
Zauber: A mysterious force produced by spells in stories, rituals, or magic tricks.
Wunder: A remarkable event that seems impossible to explain by ordinary natural laws.
Charme: An appealing warmth and charm that wins people over.
Faszination: A compelling appeal that holds the attention and inspires intense interest.
Definition in German
Magie bezeichnet oft das Gefühl von Staunen oder eine Atmosphäre, die als unwirklich und bezaubernd empfunden wird
Word origin
The word entered German through Latin magia, borrowed from Greek mageia, which referred to the practices associated with the Magi.
Usage tips
- Magie is a feminine noun, so its basic article is die, as in die Magie; the noun is usually used without a plural in its abstract sense.