English–German
“main character” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhaʊ̯ptfiˌguːɐ̯/
Example
In dem Film sind die Hauptfiguren sehr unterschiedlich.
The main characters in the film are very different.
How to say “main character” in German
“Main character” in German is Hauptfigur.
A story's central person, whose actions, fate, or development hold the narrative together.
Example sentences with Hauptfigur
Die Hauptfigur nimmt eine unerwartete Wendung.
The main character takes an unexpected turn.
Tips for using Hauptfigur
- Hauptfigur is feminine, so its definite singular form is die Hauptfigur and its plural is die Hauptfiguren.
Other German words for “main character”
Ich sehe den Protagonisten im Film.
I see the main character in the film.