NOUN
Protagonist/pʁotaɡoˈnɪst/protagonist; main character
Protagonist is a German noun that means protagonist or main character. It is pronounced /pʁotaɡoˈnɪst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Protagonisten".
Definitions
1.the main or leading character, especially in a story, play, or film(literature, drama, film)
a.the person who plays the central role in a story or event
In dem Roman ist der Protagonist ein junger Musiker aus Berlin.—In the novel, the protagonist is a young musician from Berlin.
2.a key figure or driving force in a situation or process(general)
a.person who actively shapes or leads something
Sie war die Protagonistin der Reformbewegung.—She was the protagonist of the reform movement.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Protagonist | die Protagonisten |
| Genitive | des Protagonisten | der Protagonisten |
| Dative | dem Protagonisten | den Protagonisten |
| Accusative | den Protagonisten | die Protagonisten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Protagonist" mean in English?
- "Protagonist" means protagonist or main character. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Protagonist"?
- "Protagonist" is pronounced /pʁotaɡoˈnɪst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Protagonist" der, die, or das?
- "Protagonist" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Protagonist"?
- The plural of "Protagonist" is "Protagonisten".
- What part of speech is "Protagonist"?
- "Protagonist" is a noun in German.
