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How do you spell Doppelganger?

Correct spelling

doppelganger

From German Doppel (double) + Ganger (walker). Your ghostly double.

Why is doppelganger spelled this way?

From German Doppelganger, double walker — a paranormal double of a living person. The umlaut over A is often dropped in English.

Common misspellings of doppelganger

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Example

She was startled to meet her doppelganger at the conference.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell doppelganger?+
The correct spelling is "doppelganger". From German Doppel (double) + Ganger (walker). Your ghostly double.
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