die Hauptfigur
Translation
main character, protagonist, lead character
Examples
Wer ist die Hauptfigur in diesem Roman?
Who is the main character in this novel?
Die Hauptfigur entwickelt sich im Laufe der Geschichte.
The main character develops over the course of the story.
Grammar Patterns
the main character ((in sth.)) Die Hauptfigur in diesem Film ist eine junge Frau.
Similar Words
Protagonist, Held (hero), Heldin (heroine)
Etymology
Composed of 'Haupt-' (main, head) and 'Figur' (figure, character).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'head' (Haupt) 'figure' (Figur) in a story.