характер
Translation of характер
character
Russian word in Latin letters: harakter / kharakter
Meaning of характер
моральные и нравственные качества человека
moral qualities

Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Характер or персонаж?
персонаж
персонаж = a character in a story
Don't mix them up. A person's qualities — характер; someone in a book or film — персонаж.
Мой любимый персонаж в этом фильме — кот.
My favourite character in this film is the cat.
У главного героя очень сложный характер.
The main hero has a very difficult character.
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Honesty is a key part of his character.
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Честность — ключевая часть его характера.
He has a strong character.
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У него сильный характер.
характер synonyms
What's the difference between характер, натура, личность, and темперамент
inner nature; often «по натуре»
a person as an individual; personality
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What does характер mean?
moral qualities
How do you pronounce характер?
характер is pronounced [xɐˈraktʲer], in Latin letters “harakter”.
How is характер used in a sentence?
Honesty is a key part of his character. Translation: Честность — ключевая часть его характера.
Is характер part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, характер (character) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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