der Charakter
Translation
character, personality, nature, figure
Examples
Er hat einen starken Charakter.
He has a strong character.
Der Charakter dieser Stadt ist einzigartig.
The character of this city is unique.
Der Hauptcharakter im Buch ist ein Detektiv.
The main character in the book is a detective.
Grammar Patterns
to have a ((adjective)) character (einen ((Adjektiv)) Charakter haben) She has a friendly character.
the character of sth. (der Charakter von et3) The character of the wine is fruity.
Similar Words
die Persönlichkeit (personality), das Wesen (nature), das Temperament (temperament)
Etymology
From Greek 'charaktēr' (engraved mark, distinctive quality). It is an international word.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'character' and shares its main meanings: a person's nature and a figure in a story.