English–German
“figure” in German
How to say “figure” in German
“Figure” in German is Figur.
A distinct outline of a body or a represented person, understood as one formed whole.
Example sentences with Figur
Sie trägt ein Kleid, das ihre Figur betont.
She is wearing a dress that accentuates her figure.
Tips for using Figur
- Unlike English figure, Figur usually does not mean a number; German uses Zahl for that sense.
Other German words for “figure”
Am Fenster stand eine schattenhafte Gestalt.
A shadowy figure stood by the window.
Die Abbildung im Bericht ist sehr klar.
The figure in the report is very clear.

