seer
word
Definition
A seer is a person who claims to see or predict the future, or has special insight, often with spiritual or mystical abilities.
Usage & Nuances
'Seer' is formal and often used in historical, literary, religious, or fantasy contexts. Common collocations: 'ancient seer', 'wise seer'. Not used for modern fortune-tellers; 'psychic' is more common today.
Spanish: vidente - adivinoPortuguese (BR): vidente - profetaPortuguese (PT): vidente - profetaChinese (Simplified): 先知 - 預言家Chinese (Traditional): 先知 - 預言家Hindi: द्रष्टा - भविष्यवक्ताArabic: عراف - نبيBengali: দ্রষ্টা - ভবিষ্যদ্বক্তাRussian: провидец - ясновидящийJapanese: 予言者 - 占い師（歴史・幻想的な意味）Vietnamese: nhà tiên tri - người nhìn thấy trướcKorean: 예언자 - 점쟁이(전통 또는 신화적 의미)Turkish: kâhin - görücüUrdu: غیب گو - پیش گوIndonesian: peramal - pelihat (mistis)
Example Sentences
The villagers thought she was a seer, but she just paid attention to details others missed.
natural
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
basic
People asked the seer about their future.
basic
The story talks about a seer with magical powers.
basic
Many believed the old seer could help them avoid bad luck.
natural
In legends, a seer often gives cryptic warnings.
natural