How to Say “Demon Hunter” in German

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Dämonenjäger
masculine
The English phrase "demon hunter" is Dämonenjäger in German.
Dämonenjäger is the standard translation for "demon hunter" in German.
Meaning: a person who hunts demons (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

This compound noun is made up of Dämonen, meaning "demons" and Jäger, meaning "hunter".

How does it change in a sentence?

The masculine singular form Dämonenjäger is also used as the masculine plural form for "demon hunters". To refer specifically to a female demon hunter, use the feminine form Dämonenjägerin.

Did you know?

  • In German, the word Jäger can refer to a professional hunter or a forestry officer, meaning a Dämonenjäger sounds like a formalized civil service position.
  • The term 'Dämonen' comes from the Greek 'daimōn', which originally referred to a spirit or a divinity that was neither purely good nor purely evil.
  • German uses the same word Jäger for both the person who hunts and the military 'light infantry' or 'ranger' units.

Examples in context

  • Ich bin ein erfahrener Dämonenjäger und möchte meine Dienste anbieten, um Ihre Stadt von unheiligen Kreaturen zu befreien.
    I am an experienced demon hunter and would like to offer my services to free your city from unholy creatures.
  • Die Geschichten über diese heldenhaften Dämonenkiller haben mich total begeistert.
    The stories about these heroic demon killers totally thrilled me.
  • Er ist ein erfahrener Dämonenjäger.
    He is an experienced demon hunter.
  • Der Dämonenjäger kämpft gegen das Böse.
    The demon hunter fights against evil.
  • Ich möchte als Dämonenjäger arbeiten.
    I want to work as a demon hunter.

Example conversation

Two friends are discussing a fantasy novel.

  1. Laura

    Ist Lukas der Hauptcharakter?
    Is Lukas the main character?
  2. Lukas

    Ja, er ist ein mutiger Dämonenjäger.
    Yes, he is a brave demon hunter.
  3. Laura

    Hat er viele Aufgaben?
    Does he have many tasks?
  4. Lukas

    Ja, sein Leben als Dämonenjäger ist sehr schwer.
    Yes, his life as a demon hunter is very hard.

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