Held
hero
Meaning of Held
ein Mann, der für Mut oder gute Taten bewundert wird
a person who is admired for courage or good deeds
Pronunciation
Held with English translation
Held usage examples
Mein Vater ist ein Held für mich.
My father is a hero to me.
Der Held rettete das Kind.
The hero saved the child.
Held synonyms
What's the difference between Held, Retter, Vorbild, Lebensretter, Idol, Tapferer, Heldenfigur, and Star
Someone who saves another person from danger; the focus is on rescue rather than admiration in general.
A person to look up to; the focus is on being a good example for others.
Someone who saves another person's life; very concrete and strongly linked to rescue.
An idol; a person greatly admired and often imitated.
Advanced: broader words
A brave person; it stresses courage, but not necessarily public admiration.
A heroic figure in a book, film, or story; often not a real person.
A famous celebrity; popularity matters more than heroism.
Informal word for a celebrity; it does not mean a hero.
A heroic deed; it refers to an action, not a person.
Heroic courage; it emphasizes inner bravery and determination.
A war hero; it refers to someone honored for actions in war.
A national hero; an important figure for the whole country.
A folk hero; a person who is especially loved and respected by many people.
The name of a character; it is not related to hero as a meaning synonym, only to a figure in a text.
A model or ideal to orient oneself by; more about values and ideals than heroism.
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Questions about this word
What does Held mean?
a person who is admired for courage or good deeds
How do you pronounce Held?
Held is pronounced [hɛlt].
How is Held used in a sentence?
My father is a hero to me. Translation: Mein Vater ist ein Held für mich.
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