Noun
die Figur
Pronunciation: /fiˈɡuːɐ̯/
figure; physique
B1
rank #1,603
plural Figuren
Meanings
Noun
- figure; physique
- figure; figurine
- character (in a story)
- piece (in board games)
Example sentence
Diese Jacke betont ihre Figur.
This jacket accentuates her figure.
Word forms
singular
die Figur
plural
die Figuren
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Figur
Accusativedie Figur
Dativeder Figur
Genitiveder Figur
Plural
Nominativedie Figuren
Accusativedie Figuren
Dativeden Figuren
Genitiveder Figuren
Usage
- eine schlanke Figur — In descriptions of people, Figur can mean physique.
- eine Figur im Roman — In another sense, Figur is a fictional character.
Der Mantel lässt seine Figur breiter wirken.
The coat makes his figure look broader.