Doppelganger: meaning, definitions and examples

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doppelganger

 

[ ˈdɒpəlˌɡæŋər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ghostly double

A doppelganger is a ghostly double or counterpart of a living person. It is believed to bring bad luck or even death to the person it resembles. The concept of doppelgangers has been a popular theme in literature and folklore, often associated with supernatural occurrences.

Synonyms

double, lookalike, twin

Examples of usage

  • My friend swears she saw her doppelganger walking down the street yesterday.
  • There have been many reports of people encountering their doppelgangers in haunted houses.

Translations

Translations of the word "doppelganger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sósia

🇮🇳 डॉपेलगैंगर

🇩🇪 Doppelgänger

🇮🇩 kembaran gaib

🇺🇦 двійник

🇵🇱 sobowtór

🇯🇵 ドッペルゲンガー

🇫🇷 sosie

🇪🇸 doble

🇹🇷 benzer

🇰🇷 도플갱어

🇸🇦 شبيه

🇨🇿 dvojník

🇸🇰 dvojník

🇨🇳 幽灵双胞胎

🇸🇮 dvojnik

🇮🇸 tvífari

🇰🇿 доппельгангер

🇬🇪 ორეული

🇦🇿 oxşar

🇲🇽 doble

Etymology

The word 'doppelganger' originates from the German language, where 'doppel' means 'double' and 'ganger' means 'walker' or 'goer'. The concept of doppelgangers has been present in various cultures and mythologies throughout history, often associated with omens of death or misfortune. The idea of a ghostly double has fascinated people for centuries, inspiring numerous stories, legends, and superstitions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,161, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.