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What does witch translate to?

"Witch" doesn't have a single universal translation. It depends on the context and the language you're translating to.

Here are some examples:

General terms:

* Spanish: bruja (female), brujo (male)

* French: sorcière (female), sorcier (male)

* German: Hexe (female), Hexer (male)

* Italian: strega (female), stregone (male)

* Russian: ведьма (ved'ma) (female)

* Japanese: 魔女 (majo)

* Chinese: 女巫 (nǚwū)

More specific terms:

* Latin: strix (often referring to a night bird, but also used to describe a witch)

* Greek: μάγισσα (mághissa) (female)

* Old English: wicca (both male and female)

Note:

* Some languages may use different terms for different types of witches, such as white witches and black witches.

* Some languages may not have a direct equivalent of "witch" and use other words like "sorcerer," "wizard," or "shaman."

Therefore, the best translation of "witch" will depend on the specific context and the nuance you wish to convey.

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