Figur

figure

noun fi-GOOR Less Common

Origin: from Latin figura

Also means

character

Usage Note

Figur covers a person's bodily shape (eine gute Figur haben, 'to have a good figure') and a character in a story or film. In chess and games a Figur is a playing piece. It is feminine despite the masculine-looking ending.

Examples

"Die Hauptfigur ist sehr sympathisch."

Natural Translation

The main character is very likeable.

Literal Translation

The main-figure is very likeable.

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