Charakter/kaˈʁaktɐ/character; personality; nature
Charakter is a German noun that means character, personality, or nature. It is pronounced /kaˈʁaktɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Charaktere".
Definitions
1.the sum of traits, personality, and inner qualities of a person(person; psychology)
a.distinctive way a person thinks, feels, or behaves
Er hat einen starken Charakter und gibt nie auf.—He has a strong character and never gives up.
2.a fictional or dramatized person in a story, play, or film(fiction, drama)
a.the role or figure in a narrative
Die Hauptfigur ist ein sehr interessanter Charakter.—The main character is a very interesting character.
3.the distinctive nature or essential qualities of something(nature; essential quality)
a.typical property or quality of something
Die Altstadt hat ihren eigenen Charakter.—The old town has its own character.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Charakter | die Charaktere |
| Genitive | des Charakters | der Charaktere |
| Dative | dem Charakter | den Charakteren |
| Accusative | den Charakter | die Charaktere |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Charakter" mean in English?
- "Charakter" means character, personality, or nature. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Charakter"?
- "Charakter" is pronounced /kaˈʁaktɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Charakter" der, die, or das?
- "Charakter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Charakter"?
- The plural of "Charakter" is "Charaktere".
- What part of speech is "Charakter"?
- "Charakter" is a noun in German.
