Protagonist
derNounprotagonist
English translations
- 01
protagonist
- 02
main character
- 03
hero
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Hauptfigur in einer Geschichte, einem Film oder einem Theaterstück.
- English meaning
- Protagonist
- Synonym
- Hauptfigur
- German example
- Der Protagonist des Romans erlebt viele Abenteuer.
- English example
- The protagonist of the novel experiences many adventures.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Protagonist
- Plural Form
- die Protagonisten
Related words
- Protagonistin
protagonist (female)
- Proustit
Proustian
- Antiheld
Antihero
- metadiegetisch
Metadiegetic
- Antagonist
Antagonist
- Hauptdarsteller
Lead actor
- Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf is the title of a novel by Hermann Hesse, which addresses the alienation and torn nature of the protagonist.
- Running Gag
A running gag is a joke or reference that appears repeatedly in a series or film and becomes funny because of its repetition.
- Teufelspakt
A devil's pact is a fictional agreement in which a person sells their soul to the devil in order to gain earthly benefits.
- charakteriologisch
Characterological means relating to or belonging to the study of character; concerning character.
- Heldin
Heroine
- Zeitmaschine
Time machine
- Flashback
Flashback
- Rückblende
Flashback
- Hauptfigur
Protagonist
- Bildungsroman
Coming-of-age novel
Example sentences with “Protagonist”
Er ist der Protagonist in diesem Roman. (He is the protagonist in this novel.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Protagonist?
The plural is 'Protagonisten'. It is a masculine noun (der Protagonist).