der Adeliger
nobleman
A person who belongs to the nobility, that is, the historically privileged class, by birth or appointment.
EXAMPLE
Das Schloss gehörte einst einem einflussreichen Adeligen.
The castle once belonged to an influential nobleman.
der Adeliger
nobleman
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Word family
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.
EXAMPLE
Die Geschichte des Adels in Europa ist sehr komplex.
The history of the nobility in Europe is very complex.
Adjectival declension
'Adeliger' (nobleman) is a substantivized adjective and is declined like an adjective. The ending changes depending on article, case, and number.
EXAMPLE
Ein Adeliger lebte in diesem Schloss.
A nobleman lived in this castle.
Typical collocations
'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).
EXAMPLE
Die Romanfigur ist ein verarmter Adeliger, der sein Glück sucht.
The novel's character is an impoverished nobleman seeking his fortune.
Compare with
Adeliger vs Edelmann
nobleman
Edelmann and Adeliger can both refer to a man from the nobility. Edelmann sounds distinctly historical today and is especially suited to older or literary portrayals. Adeliger is the more general term for a person who belongs to the nobility.
Adeliger
Im Sachtext wird der Schlossherr als Adeliger bezeichnet.
In the nonfiction text, the lord of the castle is described as a nobleman.
Edelmann
Im historischen Roman empfängt der Edelmann seine Gäste auf dem Schloss.
In the historical novel, the nobleman receives his guests at the castle.
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