Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The distinctive qualities and patterns of behavior that characterize a person.
Natural examples
Ihre ruhige Persönlichkeit half ihr bei schwierigen Gesprächen.
Her calm personality helped during difficult conversations.
Das Buch zeigt eine vielschichtige Persönlichkeit.
The book portrays a complex personality.
Mit der Zeit lernte er ihre Persönlichkeit besser kennen.
Over time, he got to know her personality better.
Usage note
Persönlichkeit is feminine: die Persönlichkeit. Common phrases include a strong personality and someone's personality.
Mini-lesson: Persönlichkeit
The distinctive qualities and patterns of behavior that characterize a person. Persönlichkeit is feminine: die Persönlichkeit. Common phrases include a strong personality and someone's personality.
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