die Kultfigur
Translation
cult figure, icon
Examples
Der Schauspieler wurde zur Kultfigur einer Generation.
The actor became a cult figure for a generation.
Diese Comicfigur ist eine echte Kultfigur.
This comic book character is a real cult figure.
Grammar Patterns
to become a cult figure Er wurde zur Kultfigur der Jugend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ikone (icon), Idol (idol), Legende (legend)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Kult' (cult) and 'Figur' (figure). It literally means 'cult figure'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Kult' (cult) and 'Figur' (figure). It's a direct and logical combination, making it easy to remember.