Magische

Magische is the inflected form of the adjective magisch in Dutch and German, meaning "magical" or "pertaining to magic." It is used to describe objects, phenomena, abilities, or beings associated with magic. In Dutch, magisch is the base form, and its attributive definite form is magische (for example: de magische krachten, het magische voorwerp). In German, magisch is the base form, and magische is the weak-declension form used after definite articles (die magische Blume, das magische Schwert, die magischen Kräfte).

Etymology: The adjective magisch and its cognates derive from the same root as English magic, from Latin magia and Greek mageía, via Old French magie. The noun Magie (German) and magie (Dutch) share this lineage. The suffix -isch in German and Dutch forms adjectives meaning "pertaining to" or "characteristic of" magic.

Usage: The term appears widely in folklore, fantasy literature, film, and games to label items and powers such as magische Kräuter (magical herbs), magische Artefakte, or magische Sprüche (spells). It also describes non-literal, figurative phenomena with extraordinary or mysterious qualities in journalism or descriptive prose.

In contemporary usage, magische is common in fantasy genres, role-playing games, and media naming conventions. See also: Magie (German noun for magic) and magie (Dutch noun for magic); for the general concept, see magic.