Noun
der Edelmann
Pronunciation: /ˈeː.dl̩.ˌman/
nobleman, noble
C2
rank #14,133
plural Edelmänner
Meanings
Noun
- nobleman, noble
Example sentence
Der Edelmann ritt mit zwei Knechten zur Burg.
The nobleman rode to the castle with two servants.
Word forms
singular
der Edelmann
plural
die Edelmänner
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Edelmann
Accusativeden Edelmann
Dativedem Edelmann
Genitivedes Edelmanns
Plural
Nominativedie Edelmänner
Accusativedie Edelmänner
Dativeden Edelmännern
Genitiveder Edelmänner
Usage
- ein Edelmann am Hof — A nobleman at court; a historical term.
- Edelmann / Bürger — A member of the nobility versus a citizen or commoner in historical contexts.
Der Edelmann überreichte der Königin einen versiegelten Brief.
The nobleman presented the queen with a sealed letter.