German word

Figur

Pronunciation

IPA/fiˈguːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfigure

Example

Sie hat eine schöne Figur.

She has a beautiful figure.

Illustration for Figur (figure)

More examples

Sie trägt ein Kleid, das ihre Figur betont.

She is wearing a dress that accentuates her figure.

Core concept

A distinct outline of a body or a represented person, understood as one formed whole.

Common phrases

  • eine kurvige Figur haben

    have a curvy figure

  • die Figur betonen

    accentuate the figure

Similar words

Körper: The whole physical body of a person or animal.
Statur: A person's height, build, and overall physical bearing.
Körperbau: The way bones and muscles determine the body's physical form.
Silhouette: A body's dark outer shape or visible outline against a background.

Definition in German

Äußere Form oder Silhouette, meist bezogen auf den Körper einer Person; technisch auch die gestaltete Form einer Darstellung.

Word origin

The German noun Figur comes from Latin figura 'form, shape', which is related to the verb fingere 'to shape'.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English figure, Figur usually does not mean a number; German uses Zahl for that sense.

Other meanings

  • formnoun
  • characternoun
  • shapenoun

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