personifizieren
Translation
to personify, to embody, to impersonate
Examples
Er personifiziert den Mut.
He personifies courage.
In Märchen werden Tiere oft personifiziert.
In fairy tales, animals are often personified.
Grammar Patterns
to personify ((sth.)) The poet personifies love as a rose.
Similar Words
verkörpern (to embody), darstellen (to represent), verkörperlichen (to incarnate)
Etymology
From 'Person' (person) + the suffix '-ifizieren' (to make, -ify). Literally 'to make into a person'.
Memory Tips
Think of giving something that isn't a 'person' the qualities of a 'person'.