baron
der Freiherr, die Freiherren
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baron
A nobleman ranking between a knight and a count; 'Freiherr' (baron) is also a title equivalent to 'Baron'. The title is traditionally placed before the surname.
Der Freiherr empfing die Gäste auf seinem Gut.
The baron welcomed the guests to his estate.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Freiherren |
| genitive | des Freiherrn |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Freiherr | die Freiherren |
| accusative | den Freiherrn den Freiherren | die Freiherren |
| dative | dem Freiherrn | den Freiherren |
| genitive | des Freiherrn des Freiherren | der Freiherren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Freiherr' (baron) is made up of 'frei' (free) and 'Herr' (lord). This compound refers to a historical term for an independent noble lord.
Der Freiherr öffnete die Tore seines Schlosses für die Besucher.
The baron opened the gates of his castle to visitors.
As a title of nobility, 'Freiherr' (baron) traditionally comes before the surname, often in the combination 'Freiherr von' (Baron von) followed by a place name or family name.
Der Freiherr von Stein nahm an der Zeremonie teil.
Baron von Stein took part in the ceremony.
'Freiherr' (baron) is mainly used in historical or literary language and usually refers to people in the social context of an earlier era.
Im historischen Roman verliebt sich der Freiherr in die Tochter eines Kaufmanns.
In the historical novel, the baron falls in love with a merchant's daughter.
