Figur/fiˈɡuːɐ̯/figure; shape; character
Figur is a German noun that means figure, shape, or character. It is pronounced /fiˈɡuːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Figuren".
Definitions
1.the shape or form of a person’s body, especially in relation to attractiveness or fitness(appearance/body)
a.physical shape, silhouette, or build
Sie hat eine sportliche Figur.—She has an athletic figure.
2.sculpted or depicted representation of a person, animal, or mythical being; statue, figurine, or illustration(object/art)
a.small object or image representing a being
Im Regal stehen viele Tierfiguren.—There are many animal figurines on the shelf.
3.character or role in a work of fiction, play, or narrative(role/character)
a.person or being in a story
Der Detektiv ist die Hauptfigur im Roman.—The detective is the main character in the novel.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Figur | die Figuren |
| Genitive | der Figur | der Figuren |
| Dative | der Figur | den Figuren |
| Accusative | die Figur | die Figuren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Figur" mean in English?
- "Figur" means figure, shape, or character. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Figur"?
- "Figur" is pronounced /fiˈɡuːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Figur" der, die, or das?
- "Figur" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Figur"?
- The plural of "Figur" is "Figuren".
- What part of speech is "Figur"?
- "Figur" is a noun in German.
