Doppelganger

/ˈdɑːpəlˌɡæŋər/ noun

Definition

An uncanny double of a person, or someone who looks remarkably similar to another person.

Etymology

From German 'Doppelgänger,' combining 'doppel' (double) and 'gänger' (goer/walker). Emerged in German folklore and Romantic literature in the 1700s as a sinister supernatural concept.

Kelly Says

In German folklore, seeing your doppelgänger was a sign of impending death, but the concept has become popular in modern sci-fi for exploring identity and alternate timelines—same word, completely different vibes.

Translations

ESEspañol
doppelgänger
PTPortuguês
doppelgänger
ZH中文
分身
ARالعربية
شبيه
FRFrançais
sosie
SWKiswahili
mwili pacha
HIहिन्दी
हमशक्ल
JA日本語
ドッペルゲンガー

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