German Conversation · Level 15
88 words
German word
Held
Pronunciation
IPA/hɛlt/
Meaning
- masculine nounhero
Example
Der Held rettet das Kind.
The hero saves the child.
More examples
Nach dem Spiel fühlte er sich wie ein Held.
After the game, he felt like a hero.
Core concept
A figure singled out for conspicuous courage or importance, whether the admiration is sincere or sarcastic.
Common phrases
sich wie ein Held fühlen
feel like a hero
zum Held werden
become a hero
Similar words
Retter: A person who saves people or things from danger or hardship.
Beschützer: A person who guards people or groups against threats from outside.
Vorbild: A person seen by others as a model through actions or attitude.
Idol: A well-known person admired and supported by many devoted followers.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die bewundert wird oder ironisch hervorgehoben wird; oft für mutige Taten, gelegentlich sarkastisch gebraucht.
Word origin
German Held comes through older Germanic forms meaning a warrior or champion, while the English word hero has a separate Greek origin.
Usage tips
- In phrases such as "Du bist ein Held", tone and context can make the statement sincere praise or sarcasm.
Other meanings
- protagonistnoun
Opposites
- Feiglingcowardnoun
- Schurkevillainnoun
Related words
- Heldentatheroic deednoun
- Heldenmutheroic couragenoun
- heldenhaftheroicadjective