Held
hero
a man who is admired for courage or good deeds
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What's the difference between Held / Retter / Tapferer / Heldenfigur / Star / Vorbild
Someone who saves another person from danger; the focus is on rescue rather than admiration in general.
A brave person; it stresses courage, but not necessarily public admiration.
A heroic figure in a book, film, or story; often not a real person.
A famous celebrity; popularity matters more than heroism.
A person to look up to; the focus is on being a good example for others.
Informal word for a celebrity; it does not mean a hero.
A heroic deed; it refers to an action, not a person.
Heroic courage; it emphasizes inner bravery and determination.
Someone who saves another person's life; very concrete and strongly linked to rescue.
A war hero; it refers to someone honored for actions in war.
A national hero; an important figure for the whole country.
A folk hero; a person who is especially loved and respected by many people.
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Held means hero. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Held
/hɛlt/
Held translation
hero
Held transcription
/hɛlt/
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Held meaning: what does it mean?
ein Mann, der für Mut oder gute Taten bewundert wird
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