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female protagonist
The female main character in a literary narrative, a film, a play, or another fictional work.
Die Protagonistin des Romans ist eine junge Detektivin, die einen komplizierten Fall löst.
The female protagonist of the novel is a young detective who solves a complicated case.
The ending '-in' is the typical German ending for forming the feminine form of words for people. The base is the word for a male main character.
Die Schauspielerin wurde für ihre Rolle als Protagonistin gefeiert.
The actress was celebrated for her role as the female protagonist.
The word 'Protagonistin' (female protagonist) belongs to elevated or educated language. It is often found in book or film reviews, in literary studies, and in formal discussions.
Die Analyse konzentriert sich auf die Entwicklung der Protagonistin.
The analysis focuses on the development of the female protagonist.
The context reveals whether a fictional character or a real person is meant. Terms like 'Roman' (novel), 'Film' (film), or 'Geschichte' (story) point to fiction. Topics like 'Bewegung' (movement), 'Debatte' (debate), or 'Unternehmen' (company) indicate a real female actor or key figure.
Die Protagonistin des Films kämpft um Gerechtigkeit.
The female protagonist of the film fights for justice.
When referring to a main character in a work, the word is often combined with a genitive that names the work: 'die Protagonistin des Romans' (the female protagonist of the novel), 'die Protagonistin des Films' (the female protagonist of the film).
Ich konnte mich gut mit der Protagonistin der Serie identifizieren.
I could really identify with the female protagonist of the series.
protagonist
'der Protagonist' and 'die Protagonistin' both refer to a main character in a book, film, or play. They can also refer to an important leading figure in a movement or field. The most important difference is gender: 'der Protagonist' is used for a male person or in a general sense, while 'die Protagonistin' is used for a female person. Learners may confuse the words because they look almost the same and function in the same way. So pay special attention to the article and the ending.
In dem Film kämpft die Protagonistin für mehr Rechte in ihrer Stadt.
In the film, the female protagonist fights for more rights in her city.
Der Protagonist des Romans verliert am Anfang seine Familie.
The protagonist of the novel loses his family at the beginning.