NOUN

Held/hɛlt/hero; champion

Held is a German noun that means hero or champion. It is pronounced /hɛlt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Helden".

Definitions

1.a person admired for courageous acts or noble qualities(person, bravery)

a.male person who shows exceptional courage, especially in danger

Er wurde zum Held, weil er das Kind aus dem brennenden Haus rettete.He became a hero because he rescued the child from the burning house.

2.a person admired or idealized for outstanding achievements(admired figure)

a.someone celebrated for success in a particular field

Im Sport ist er ein wahrer Held.In sports, he is a true champion.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Helddie Helden
Genitivedes Helden
Dativeden Helden
Accusativeden Heldendie Helden

Frequently asked questions

What does "Held" mean in English?
"Held" means hero or champion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Held"?
"Held" is pronounced /hɛlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Held" der, die, or das?
"Held" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Held"?
The plural of "Held" is "Helden".
What part of speech is "Held"?
"Held" is a noun in German.

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