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A person who belongs to the nobility, that is, the historically privileged class, by birth or appointment.
Das Schloss gehörte einst einem einflussreichen Adeligen.
The castle once belonged to an influential nobleman.
The word 'Adeliger' (nobleman) is derived from the noun 'der Adel' (the nobility, the social class) and the adjective 'adelig' (noble). So an 'Adeliger' is a person who is noble.
Die Geschichte des Adels in Europa ist sehr komplex.
The history of the nobility in Europe is very complex.
'Adeliger' (nobleman) is a substantivized adjective and is declined like an adjective. The ending changes depending on article, case, and number.
Ein Adeliger lebte in diesem Schloss.
A nobleman lived in this castle.
'Adeliger' (nobleman) is often combined with adjectives that describe status or origin. Common examples are 'ein hoher Adeliger' (a high-ranking nobleman), 'ein verarmter Adeliger' (an impoverished nobleman), or 'ein deutscher Adeliger' (a German nobleman).
Die Romanfigur ist ein verarmter Adeliger, der sein Glück sucht.
The novel's character is an impoverished nobleman seeking his fortune.
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'Edelmann' and 'Adeliger' can both refer to a person from the nobility. The most important difference is usage. 'Edelmann' means a male nobleman and sounds strongly historical or literary today, for example in old stories. 'Adeliger' is more general and can refer to a person from the nobility; in the form 'ein Adeliger', it usually means a man. When talking about history or an old tale, 'Edelmann' fits well. When you are speaking neutrally about a person from the nobility, 'Adeliger' is more natural.
In dem Gespräch erwähnt der Historiker einen Adeligen aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
In the conversation, the historian mentions a nobleman from the 18th century.
Vor dem Schloss wartete ein Edelmann mit einem Pferd.
A nobleman was waiting in front of the castle with a horse.