der Charakter, -e
character
Die Art, wie eine Person denkt, fühlt und handelt. Auch: eine Figur in einer Geschichte oder in einem Film.
The German word "Charakter" is a noun that means "character". It refers to the combination of qualities that make up an individual's distinctive nature, including personality traits, moral and ethical considerations, or particular attributes of people or things. The word "Charakter" is derived from the Greek word "charaktēr", which means "mark" or "engraving".
Similar words in German include "Persönlichkeit" (personality) and "Wesen" (being or nature).
The distinction is that "Charakter" primarily focuses on the moral and ethical qualities of an individual or the distinctive traits that define them, while "Persönlichkeit" encompasses a broader range of traits, including social behaviors and identity. "Wesen" may refer more generally to the essence or nature of a being, not necessarily restricted to ethical or moral attributes.
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Examples
Sie hat einen starken Charakter.noun
She has a strong character.
Dieser Charakter bleibt allen in Erinnerung.noun
This character remains in everyone's memory.
Menschen mit einem besonderen Charakter werden oft bewundert.noun
People with a special character are often admired.
Man erkennt sofort ihren beeindruckenden Charakter.noun
One immediately recognizes her impressive character.
Dieser Charakter gefällt mir sehr.noun
I like this character a lot.
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