Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Figur

Translation (Übersetzung) the figure, the character
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fiˈɡuːɐ̯]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine noun common A1 sports literature art
A feminine noun that can refer to a physical shape, a person's body shape, a character in a story/play, or a chess piece. The meaning depends heavily on context.

Figur - German Nouns - Figur Meaning - Figur Translation - Figur Nouns Examples

Figur is a German Nouns

Learn Figur meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Figur is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Figur Examples (Beispiele) in English

Figur examples with English translations. See how to use Figur in sentences. Figur example sentences in English below.

Sie hat eine schöne Figur.
She has a beautiful figure.
Physical appearance
Hamlet ist eine berühmte Figur in der Literatur.
Hamlet is a famous character in literature.
Literary character
Die Figur des Königs steht auf e4.
The king piece is on e4.
Chess

Figur Word Family - Figur Related Words - Figur Family Members

Figur Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Figur word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Figur family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Figur related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)
das Figürchen
Meaning: little figure
Noun
figurieren
Meaning: to figure, to appear
Verb
die Spielfigur
Meaning: game piece
Noun

Figur Usage - Figur Collocations - Figur Idioms - Figur Synonyms - Figur Antonyms

Figur Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use Figur in context. Discover Figur collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master Figur usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

Figur Collocations (Kollokationen)

Figur collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Figur word combinations and how to use Figur with other words naturally.

eine schlanke Figur
a slim figure
High frequency
eine bekannte Figur
a well-known character
High frequency
eine tragische Figur
a tragic character
Medium frequency
eine Figur zeichnen
to draw a figure
Medium frequency
eine wichtige Figur
an important figure
High frequency
eine komische Figur
a funny character
Medium frequency
eine historische Figur
a historical figure
High frequency

Figur Idioms (Redewendungen)

Figur idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Figur with meanings and explanations. Master Figur expressions used in everyday German.

eine gute Figur machen
to make a good impression
To appear competent, elegant, or impressive in a situation
eine traurige Figur abgeben
to cut a sorry figure
To appear pitiful or ridiculous in a situation
in der Figur stecken
to be in character
To fully embody a role when acting

Figur Synonyms (Synonyme)

Figur synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Figur and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Figur similar words and their usage.

die Gestalt
Meaning: the figure, shape
High similarity
die Person
Meaning: the person
Medium similarity
die Charakter
Meaning: the character
High similarity
die Silhouette
Meaning: the silhouette
Low similarity
die Rolle
Meaning: the role
Medium similarity

Figur Antonyms (Antonyme)

Figur antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Figur. Discover Figur opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

die Masse
Meaning: the mass
die Realität
Meaning: reality
die Unbekannte
Meaning: the unknown

Figur Semantically Related Words - Figur Contextually Related Words - Figur Thematically Related Words

Figur Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Figur semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Figur. Explore Figur related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Figur contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Körper Form Person Charakter Schauspieler Buch Theater Schach

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