die Fantasie
Translation
fantasy, imagination
Examples
Er hat eine lebhafte Fantasie.
He has a vivid imagination.
Das ist nur reine Fantasie.
That is just pure fantasy.
Grammar Patterns
((to have an imagination)) to have an imagination He has a vivid imagination.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einbildungskraft, Vorstellungskraft (imagination); Antonyms: Realität (reality), Fakt (fact)
Etymology
From the Greek word 'phantasía', meaning 'appearance' or 'imagination'. It shares its root with the English 'fantasy'.
Memory Tips
This word is almost identical to 'fantasy' in English. Picture a fantasy novel or movie to connect it to the idea of imagination.