der Protagonist
Translation
protagonist, main character, lead
Examples
Der Protagonist der Geschichte ist ein junger Held.
The protagonist of the story is a young hero.
Sie identifiziert sich mit dem Protagonisten des Romans.
She identified with the protagonist of the novel.
Grammar Patterns
((the protagonist)) ((as subject)) the protagonist (nominative) The protagonist is brave.
((of the protagonist)) ((as genitive object)) of the protagonist (genitive) That is the fate of the protagonist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: main character, hero; Antonyms: antagonist, opponent
Etymology
From Greek 'prōtos' (first) + 'agōnistḗs' (combatant, actor).
Memory Tips
Think of 'pro' as 'first' and 'agonist' as 'actor'. The 'first actor' in a play is the protagonist.