Die Figur
Example: Die Figur in dem Roman ist sehr komplex und interessant.
Definition
"Die Figur" in general refers to a character or figure, especially in stories or discussions, representing a person or entity with distinct traits or roles. For example, in literature, "die Figur" is a complex and interesting character in a novel.
Etymology
The word "die Figur" comes from the Latin word 'figura', meaning shape or form, which entered German through French. Did you know? Originally, it referred to the shape of something, but over time it also came to mean a character in stories and art.
Learn to use this word actively
"Die Figur" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
