svengali in German
svengali in German is Drahtzieher, Graue Eminenz, Königsmacher — svengali means a person who controls or manipulates another, often through charm, persuasion, or something close to hypnotic influence — commonly an overbearing mentor or manager.
svengali in German
Drahtzieher
One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
Graue Eminenz
One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
Königsmacher
One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
Manipulator
One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
Puppenspieler
One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
Strippenzieher
One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
What does "svengali" mean?
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noun A person who controls or manipulates another, often through charm, persuasion, or something close to hypnotic influence — commonly an overbearing mentor or manager.
"The pop star's manager was widely seen as her Svengali, controlling every part of her career."
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svengali in a sentence
- The pop star's manager was widely seen as her Svengali, controlling every part of her career.
- He became a kind of Svengali to the young politician, scripting her every public appearance.
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What is "svengali" in German?
"svengali" in German is Drahtzieher, Graue Eminenz, Königsmacher. svengali means: A person who controls or manipulates another, often through charm, persuasion, or something close to hypnotic influence — commonly an overbearing mentor or manager.
How do you use "svengali" in a sentence?
Example: "The pop star's manager was widely seen as her Svengali, controlling every part of her career." In German, "svengali" is Drahtzieher, Graue Eminenz, Königsmacher.
Are there other ways to say "svengali" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "svengali": Drahtzieher, Graue Eminenz, Königsmacher, Manipulator, Puppenspieler, Strippenzieher.
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