der Werwolf
Translation
werewolf, lycanthrope
Examples
Die Legende vom Werwolf ist sehr alt.
The legend of the werewolf is very old.
Er hat Angst, sich bei Vollmond in einen Werwolf zu verwandeln.
He is afraid of turning into a werewolf during a full moon.
Grammar Patterns
to be a werewolf (ein Werwolf sein) He is said to be a werewolf.
to turn into a werewolf (sich in einen Werwolf verwandeln) At full moon, he turns into a werewolf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lycanthrope; Others: monster, beast
Etymology
From Old High German 'wer' (man) and 'Wolf' (wolf). It literally means 'man-wolf'.
Memory Tips
Think of a wolf asking 'Wer bin ich?' (Who am I?). This connects 'Wer' (who, but historically man) and 'Wolf'.