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revenant in German

revenant in German is Heimkehrer, Rückkehrer, Wiedergänger — revenant means a spirit or reanimated corpse said to return from the dead, as in folklore or horror fiction.

revenant in German

Heimkehrer
noun
Someone who returns from a long absence.
Rückkehrer
noun
Someone who returns from a long absence.
Wiedergänger
noun
A supernatural being that returns from the dead; a zombie or ghost.

What does "revenant" mean?

  1. noun A spirit or reanimated corpse said to return from the dead, as in folklore or horror fiction.
    "The film follows a revenant seeking vengeance on those who left him for dead."
  2. noun Someone who reappears after a long absence.
    "He arrived at the reunion like a revenant, unrecognisable after twenty years abroad."
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revenant in a sentence

  • The film follows a revenant seeking vengeance on those who left him for dead.
  • Local legend told of a revenant that stalked the old churchyard.
  • He arrived at the reunion like a revenant, unrecognisable after twenty years abroad.

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What is "revenant" in German?

"revenant" in German is Heimkehrer, Rückkehrer, Wiedergänger. revenant means: A spirit or reanimated corpse said to return from the dead, as in folklore or horror fiction.

How do you use "revenant" in a sentence?

Example: "The film follows a revenant seeking vengeance on those who left him for dead." In German, "revenant" is Heimkehrer, Rückkehrer, Wiedergänger.

Are there other ways to say "revenant" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "revenant": Heimkehrer, Rückkehrer, Wiedergänger.

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