Avatare

Avatare is the plural form of avatar in German-language texts. It refers to multiple graphical representations of users in digital environments, or, in religious and cultural discussions, to multiple manifestations associated with the concept of an avatar.

Origin and meaning: The word avatar comes from Sanskrit avatāra, meaning descent or manifestation. In Hindu theology, an avatāra is a deity who takes a visible form on Earth. The German form Avatare derives from the same root and is used primarily in linguistic contexts where German grammar requires a plural form.

Digital usage: In computing, an avatar is a graphical representation that stands in for a person in online systems, games, forums, or virtual reality. German-language texts often use Avatar for the singular and Avatare for the plural. Avatare can be 2D icons or 3D animated models, static or interactive, depending on the platform.

Cultural note: Beyond technology, Avatare appears in discussions of religious iconography and myth, where scholars may refer to multiple avatares in comparative contexts.

See also: Avatar, Avatāra, Avatar in Hinduism.