NOUN

derHeld/hɛlt/hero

Held is a German noun that means hero. It is pronounced /hɛlt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Helden".

Definitions

1.a person admired for courage, noble qualities, or heroic deeds(person)

a.male person who shows great courage or outstanding achievements

Er gilt als Held, weil er das Kind gerettet hat.—He is considered a hero because he saved the child.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Helddie Helden
Genitivedes Helden—
Dative—den Helden
Accusativeden Heldendie Helden

Frequently asked questions

What does "Held" mean in English?
"Held" means hero. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Held"?
"Held" is pronounced /hɛlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Held" der, die, or das?
"Held" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Held"?
The plural of "Held" is "Helden".
What part of speech is "Held"?
"Held" is a noun in German.

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