NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Figurdie Figuren
Genitiveder Figurder Figuren
Dativeder Figurden Figuren
Accusativedie Figurdie 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.

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