No. 7,884 in German
hero
The German word "Hero" (or "Held" in standard usage) means a person admired for courage, noble qualities, or exceptional achievements.
In a sentence
Der Feuerwehrmann ist ein wahrer Held.
The firefighter is a true hero.
Here, 'Held' (hero) refers to a person admired for brave deeds or noble qualities.
In dem Buch gibt es einen Helden, der alle Abenteuer besteht.
In the book, there is a hero who overcomes all adventures.
In this context, 'Held' is used to describe a protagonist in a narrative or story.
Sie zeigte heldenhaften Mut, als sie das verletzte Tier rettete.
She showed heroic courage when she saved the injured animal.
The word 'heldenhaften' (heroic) describes qualities associated with a hero, emphasizing bravery or altruism.
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