Vocabulary
die
Figur
/fiˈɡuːɐ̯/· noun· Pl. die Figuren
character (in fiction); figure, physique
The people in a story — critics talk about Figuren, not 'Charaktere'.
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Forms
- Singular
- die Figur
- Plural
- die Figuren
- Genitiv
- der Figur
One word, many lives
Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.
Figur
character (in a novel, play, film)
Titus ist eine vielschichtige Figur.
Titus is a multi-layered character.
Word family
Figurdie Hauptfigurthe main characterdie Nebenfigurthe minor characterdie Romanfigurthe character in a noveldie Kunstfigurthe fictional persona
Common combinations
- eine Figur verkörpern / spielento play a character
- sich in eine Figur hineinversetzento put oneself in a character's shoes
- eine gute Figur machento cut a fine figure
Common learner mistakes
- Der Charakter im Roman heißt Anna.Die Figur im Roman heißt Anna.False friend: Charakter means personality or character traits. A person in a story is eine Figur.
Real examples
- Die interessanteste Figur ist für mich Salome.For me the most interesting character is Salome.
- Der Autor zeichnet seine Figuren mit viel Sympathie.The author draws his characters with a lot of sympathy.
- Im Anzug macht er eine gute Figur.He cuts a fine figure in a suit.
