der Wiedergänger
Translation
revenant, zombie, the undead
Examples
Die Legende des Wiedergängers ist sehr alt.
The legend of the revenant is very old.
Man fürchtete den Wiedergänger im Dorf.
They feared the revenant in the village.
Grammar Patterns
((the Wiedergänger)) as a subject 'The revenant' as a subject The legend of the revenant is old.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Untoter, Zombie, revenant
Etymology
From 'wieder' (again) + 'Gänger' (goer, walker). Literally 'one who walks again', referring to someone who has returned from the dead.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'walker' or 'goer' ('Gänger') who comes back 'again' ('wieder'). This paints a clear picture of a revenant.