Doppelganger

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑpəlˌɡæŋər/

Definitions of doppelganger

noun a ghostly double or counterpart of a living person

Example Sentences

A1 My friend saw his doppelganger at the mall.

A2 She was convinced that the person she saw was her doppelganger.

B1 The concept of doppelgangers has been explored in various literature and films.

B2 Some people believe that encountering your doppelganger brings bad luck.

C1 The artist created a series of paintings featuring his doppelganger in different settings.

C2 In the novel, the protagonist discovers that his doppelganger is actually his long-lost twin brother.

Examples of doppelganger in a Sentence

formal The concept of a doppelganger in literature often symbolizes a character's inner conflict.

informal I swear I saw my doppelganger at the mall yesterday, it was so weird!

slang Dude, you look like my doppelganger! It's like we could be twins!

figurative Her constant need for validation is like a doppelganger that follows her everywhere.

Grammatical Forms of doppelganger

past tense

doppelgangered

plural

doppelgangers

comparative

more doppelganger

superlative

most doppelganger

present tense

doppelgangers

future tense

will doppelganger

perfect tense

have doppelgangered

continuous tense

is doppelgangering

singular

doppelganger

positive degree

doppelganger

infinitive

to doppelganger

gerund

doppelgangering

participle

doppelgangered

Origin and Evolution of doppelganger

First Known Use: 1851 year
Language of Origin: German
Story behind the word: The word 'doppelganger' originated from German folklore and literature.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a ghostly double or counterpart of a living person, the term 'doppelganger' has evolved to also refer to a person who closely resembles another in appearance or behavior.