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protagonist in German

protagonist in German is Protagonist, Held, Hauptfigur — protagonist means the main character in a story, film, or play.

protagonist in German

Protagonist
noun
(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
Held
noun
(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
Hauptfigur
noun
(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
Protagonistin
noun
(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.

What does "protagonist" mean?

  1. noun The main character in a story, film, or play.
    "The protagonist must choose between loyalty and ambition."
  2. noun A leading figure or champion of a cause.
    "She became a leading protagonist of the reform movement."
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protagonist in a sentence

  • The protagonist must choose between loyalty and ambition.
  • Readers quickly warmed to the novel's stubborn young protagonist.
  • She became a leading protagonist of the reform movement.

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What is "protagonist" in German?

"protagonist" in German is Protagonist, Held, Hauptfigur. protagonist means: The main character in a story, film, or play.

How do you use "protagonist" in a sentence?

Example: "The protagonist must choose between loyalty and ambition." In German, "protagonist" is Protagonist, Held, Hauptfigur.

Are there other ways to say "protagonist" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "protagonist": Protagonist, Held, Hauptfigur, Protagonistin.

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