How Do You Spell DOPPELGANGER?

Pronunciation: [dˈɒpə͡lɡˌaŋə] (IPA)

Doppelganger is a German loanword that entered the English language in the 19th century. The word is spelled /ˈdɒpəlˌɡeɪŋə/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "dop" is pronounced as "dop" with a short "o" sound, while the second syllable "pel" is pronounced as "pel" with a short "e" sound. The final syllable "ganger" is pronounced as "ganger" with a long "a" sound. The meaning of doppelganger is a ghostly double or counterpart of a person.

DOPPELGANGER Meaning and Definition

1. A doppelganger refers to a supernatural or mythological concept, which is often believed to be a duplicate or identical counterpart of a specific individual. Derived from the German language, the term "doppelganger" is a combination of the words "doppel," meaning double, and "ganger," meaning walker or goer. Consequently, it signifies a double-walker or a double-goer.

   In legend and folklore, a doppelganger is depicted as an exact replica or mirror image of a living person, sharing their appearance, mannerisms, and often even their personality. This eerie phenomenon is often associated with bad omens or an omen of imminent death, causing unease, anxiety, or fear in those who believe they have come across their own doppelganger. Sightings or encounters with a doppelganger are commonly regarded as harbingers of impending misfortune or a sign that the individual's life is in jeopardy.

   Beyond the realm of mythology, the term "doppelganger" has found its way into modern usage and popular culture to describe a person who bears a striking resemblance to another individual, often unrelated. This resemblance can extend to physical characteristics, traits, or simply their appearance. The term is frequently employed metaphorically to describe a person who bears an uncanny likeness to another or even a fictional character. Additionally, in literature and cinema, doppelgangers have become a recurring theme, serving as a tool to explore themes of identity, duality, and existentialism.

Top Common Misspellings for DOPPELGANGER *

• doppleganger 66.1764705%
• doppelgager 2.9411764%
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Other Common Misspellings for DOPPELGANGER

• dopolganger
• dolperganger
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• soppelganger
• xoppelganger
• coppelganger
• foppelganger
• roppelganger
• eoppelganger
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• dkppelganger
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• duppelganger

Etymology of DOPPELGANGER

The word "doppelgänger" is of German origin. It is derived from a combination of two German words: "doppel" meaning "double" or "duplicate" and "gänger" meaning "goer" or "walker". Together, they create the term "doppelgänger", which refers to a ghostly or paranormal double of a living person. The first known usage of "doppelgänger" in English was in the early 19th century, borrowed directly from the German language.

Similar spelling word for DOPPELGANGER

• doppelzentner.

Plural form of DOPPELGANGER is DOPPELGANGERS