No. 12,765 in German
witcher
The German word for "witcher" does not exist; it originates from Polish ("wiedźmin") and refers to a fictional monster hunter with supernatural abilities, popularized by Andrzej Sapkowski's series.
In a sentence
Der Witcher kämpft gegen Monster, um die Welt zu beschützen.
The witcher fights against monsters to protect the world.
Used as a noun to describe a specific character archetype or profession.
Viele Geschichten erzählen von den Heldentaten eines Witchers.
Many stories tell of the heroic deeds of a witcher.
Used as an indefinite noun, referring to any member of the profession.
Die Fähigkeiten eines Witchers sind beeindruckend.
The abilities of a witcher are impressive.
Used to refer to traits and abilities associated with the profession, highlighting the specialized skills.
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