German word

Zauberer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈt͡saʊ̯bəʁɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmagician

Example

Der Zauberer zeigt den Kindern einen Trick.

The magician shows the children a trick.

Illustration for Zauberer (magician)

More examples

Beim Straßenfest zog der Zauberer viele Zuschauer an.

At the street festival, the magician attracted many spectators.

Core concept

A performer or spellcaster who makes the impossible appear real through tricks, illusions, or magic.

Common phrases

  • Auftritt des Zauberers

    magician's performance

  • Interview mit dem Zauberer

    interview with the magician

  • Zauberer mit Kartentricks

    magician doing card tricks

Similar words

Illusionist: A specialist in elaborate illusions using visual effects and stage machinery.
Zauberkünstler: A stage or event entertainer skilled in sleight of hand and magic props.
Magier: A figure who uses magic in stories and legends.

Definition in German

Jemand, der mit Tricks und Illusionen Leute täuscht und zugleich unterhält.

Word origin

Zauberer is formed from Zauber, meaning magic, with the agent suffix -er for a person who practices it.

Usage tips

  • Zauberer is masculine: use der Zauberer, and its plural is die Zauberer, with no plural ending.

Other meanings

  • wizardnoun

Related words

  • Zaubereimagicnoun
  • Zaubertrickmagic tricknoun

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