die Doppelnatur
Translation
dual nature, duality
Examples
Der Charakter im Roman hat eine Doppelnatur.
The character in the novel has a dual nature.
Die Doppelnatur des Lichts ist ein physikalisches Phänomen.
The dual nature of light is a physical phenomenon.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) has a dual nature sb./sth. has a dual nature The character has a dual nature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Dualität (duality), die Ambivalenz (ambivalence)
Etymology
From 'Doppel' (double) + 'Natur' (nature). Literally 'double nature'.
Memory Tips
Think of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, representing two different sides of one person.