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Figur

figure

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Meaning of Figur

the shape or form of a person or thing

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German/fiˈɡuːɐ̯/
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Figur with English translation

Figur usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Die Figur auf dem Tisch ist aus Holz.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Ich erkenne seine Figur im Dunkeln.

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Figur synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Figur / Gestalt / Umriss / Kontur / Form / Zahl

G
🇩🇪German
Gestalt

General shape or appearance of a person or thing; often with a sense of overall outline.

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U
🇩🇪German
Umriss

Only the outer outline or contour, without details.

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K
🇩🇪German
Kontur

A clear line that defines a shape; a bit more technical than Umriss.

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F
🇩🇪German
Form

The most general word for the shape of something; fits almost everywhere.

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Z
🇩🇪German
Zahl

A number; not about shape, but about mathematics or quantity.

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Z
🇩🇪German
Ziffer

A single digit, like 1, 2, or 3; not the number as a whole.

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F
🇩🇪German
Figurine

A small figurine or statuette; usually a small object, not the general shape.

A1Rarely
S
🇩🇪German
Silhouette

A dark outline without details, seen against a light background.

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P
🇩🇪German
Profil

A side view of a face or figure; especially when seen from the side.

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A
🇩🇪German
Außenform

The outer shape of an object; emphasizes only the outside.

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K
🇩🇪German
Körperbau

The body build or structure of a person or animal.

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E
🇩🇪German
Erscheinung

Appearance or look, often including the overall impression of a person or thing.

A1Often

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How to pronounce Figur and what this word means

Figur means figure. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Figur

/fiˈɡuːɐ̯/

Figur translation

figure

Figur examples

Die Figur auf dem Tisch ist aus Holz.

Figur transcription

/fiˈɡuːɐ̯/

Questions about this word

Figur meaning: what does it mean?

die Gestalt oder Form eines Menschen oder Gegenstands

Figur pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Figur is pronounced as /fiˈɡuːɐ̯/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Figur definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Figur auf dem Tisch ist aus Holz. Translation: Фигурка на столе сделана из дерева.

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