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character in German

character in German is Figur, Person, Charakter — character means a person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.

character in German

Figur
noun
(countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
Person
noun
(countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
Charakter
noun
(countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
Charakter
noun
Original
noun
(countable) A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.
Figur
noun
(countable) A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.
Zeichen
noun
(countable) A written or printed symbol, or letter.
Schriftzeichen
noun
(countable) A written or printed symbol, or letter.
Buchstabe
noun
(countable) A written or printed symbol, or letter.
Zeichen
noun
(countable, computing) One of the basic elements making up a text file or string: a code representing a printing character or a control character.
Character
noun
(countable, computing) One of the basic elements making up a text file or string: a code representing a printing character or a control character.

What does "character" mean?

  1. noun A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
    "The main character faces a difficult choice in the final act."
  2. noun The combination of qualities and traits that make up a person's nature, especially their moral strength or honesty.
    "Facing hardship revealed his true character."
  3. noun A single letter, digit, or symbol, especially in writing or computing.
    "The password must contain at least one special character."
  4. noun A distinctive or unusual person, often amusing or eccentric.
    "Her grandfather was a real character, always telling wild stories."
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character in a sentence

  • The main character faces a difficult choice in the final act.
  • The film introduces a new villain as its central character.
  • Facing hardship revealed his true character.
  • Honesty is a big part of her character, so I trust her.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "character" in German?
"character" in German is Figur, Person, Charakter. character means: A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
How do you use "character" in a sentence?
Example: "The main character faces a difficult choice in the final act." In German, "character" is Figur, Person, Charakter.
Are there other ways to say "character" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "character": Figur, Person, Charakter, Original, Zeichen, Schriftzeichen.
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