bey
der Bey, die Beye
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bey
A historical Turkish title for certain rulers, high-ranking officials, and officers, as well as the designation for the holder of this title. The rulers of Tunis also held this title.
Der Bey von Tunis empfing die ausländischen Gesandten in seinem Palast.
The Bey of Tunis received the foreign envoys in his palace.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Beye |
| genitive | des Beys |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Bey | die Beye die Beys |
| accusative | den Bey | die Beye die Beys |
| dative | dem Bey | den Beyen den Beys |
| genitive | des Beys | der Beye der Beys |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Bey' (the bey) is now used mainly in historical, cultural-historical, or literary texts. The word is rarely used in modern everyday language.
Im historischen Roman erscheint der Bey als mächtiger Herrscher.
In the historical novel, the bey appears as a powerful ruler.
Die Ausstellung erklärt die politische Rolle des Beys im 19. Jahrhundert.
The exhibition explains the political role of the bey in the 19th century.
In historical texts, 'Bey' is often used with a geographical reference, especially in the expression 'der Bey von' (the Bey of) followed by a territory or city.
Der Bey von Tunis ließ den neuen Hafen ausbauen.
The Bey of Tunis had the new harbor expanded.
'Bey' can also follow a person's name, identifying the title of a historical figure. This combination is found mainly in biographies and historical accounts.
Ahmed Bey empfing die Delegation in seinem Regierungssitz.
Ahmed Bey received the delegation at his official residence.
