hero

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die für ihren Mut, ihre herausragenden Leistungen oder ihre edlen Eigenschaften bewundert wird; auch eine Hauptfigur in einem literarischen oder filmischen Werk.

A noun referring to a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Brave personA2formal

   A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

   Held

   • The firefighter was hailed as a hero for saving the child.
   • She is a hero to many for her work in human rights.
   • He became a national hero after winning the gold medal.

   Synonymechampionconquerorcrusaderdefenderknightprotectorrescuersaviorwarrior

   Antonymecowardcravendastard

2. Main characterA2formal

   The principal male character in a book, play, or film.

   Hauptfigur

   • The hero of the novel is a young detective.
   • In the movie, the hero must save the world from destruction.
   • The story follows the hero on his journey to find the treasure.

   Synonymeleadleading manprotagonist

   Antonymeantagonistvillain

3. Idol or role modelB1informal

   A person who is greatly admired for their achievements or qualities.

   Idol

   • My father has always been my hero.
   • She is a hero to young athletes everywhere.
   • Many kids look up to sports stars as their heroes.

   Synonymecelebrityexemplariconidealidolinspirationmodelparagonrole modelstar