zaubern
Translation
to do magic, to conjure, to charm
Examples
Der Magier kann zaubern.
The magician can do magic.
Sie zauberte ein Lächeln auf sein Gesicht.
She conjured a smile onto his face.
Er hat ein tolles Essen gezaubert.
He conjured up a great meal.
Grammar Patterns
zaubern to do magic The magician can do magic well.
((sth.)) zaubern to conjure (sth.) He can conjure a rabbit out of the hat.
((sth.)) ((onto/into sth.)) zaubern to conjure (sth.) (onto/into sth.) She conjured a smile onto his face.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hexen (to practice witchcraft)
Etymology
Related to German 'Zaun' (fence), originally referring to an enclosed, secret space like a magic circle.
Memory Tips
The sound 'zaubern' is a bit like 'soar-burn'. Imagine a magician making something soar and then burn with a puff of smoke.