der Held, -en
hero
Eine Person, die mutig ist und anderen hilft, oft in schwierigen Situationen.
The German word Held is a noun that means hero. It refers to a person admired for courage, noble qualities, or outstanding achievements.
- Root word: Held itself (no prefixes or suffixes here).
- Meaning: A brave or heroic individual.
Similar words:
- Hero (English equivalent)
- Retter (savior, rescuer)
- Champion (champion)
Difference:
While Held specifically describes someone who performs heroic deeds, Retter emphasizes rescue or saving, and Champion often denotes a winner in competition or a strong advocate.
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Examples
Der Feuerwehrmann ist ein Held.noun
The firefighter is a hero.
Der Held kämpft gegen das Unrecht.noun
The hero fights against injustice.
Jeder Held hat eine besondere Fähigkeit.noun
Every hero has a special ability.
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