This is the 7884th most frequent German word.
hero
The German word "Hero" (or "Held" in standard usage) means a person admired for courage, noble qualities, or exceptional achievements.
Here, 'Held' (hero) refers to a person admired for brave deeds or noble qualities.
Der Feuerwehrmann ist ein wahrer Held.
The firefighter is a true hero.
In this context, 'Held' is used to describe a protagonist in a narrative or story.
In dem Buch gibt es einen Helden, der alle Abenteuer besteht.
In the book, there is a hero who overcomes all adventures.
The word 'heldenhaften' (heroic) describes qualities associated with a hero, emphasizing bravery or altruism.