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 whipped 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 hex, to do witchcraft)
Etymology
Related to the German word 'Zaun' (fence), it originally implied creating a secret, enclosed space for rituals.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Zauberer' (magician) performing a 'Zauber' (magic trick). The verb 'zaubern' is the action they perform.