ruler / master
der Gebieter, die Gebieter
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ruler / master
A man who has the power to give orders to others and control them. The word is mainly used in elevated or old-fashioned language.
Die Diener wagten es nicht, ihrem strengen Gebieter zu widersprechen.
The servants did not dare to contradict their strict master.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gebieter |
| genitive | des Gebieters |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gebieter | die Gebieter |
| accusative | den Gebieter | die Gebieter |
| dative | dem Gebieter | den Gebietern |
| genitive | des Gebieters | der Gebieter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Gebieter' (ruler/master) is related to the verb 'gebieten' (to command). The ending '-er' refers here to a person who gebietet, meaning that he gives orders or controls others.
Der Gebieter verlangte, dass alle Soldaten sofort antraten.
The ruler demanded that all the soldiers fall in immediately.
Verbs such as 'gehorchen' (to obey), 'dienen' (to serve), and 'fürchten' (to fear) frequently occur with 'Gebieter'. The person affected is usually in the dative: jemandem gehorchen (to obey someone) or jemandem dienen (to serve someone).
Der alte Knecht diente seinem Gebieter viele Jahre lang treu.
The old servant faithfully served his master for many years.
'Gebieter' is particularly common in historical stories, literary texts, and fantasy stories that depict hierarchical power relationships. The word is rare in everyday language today.
In der alten Sage kehrte der Gebieter nach langen Jahren auf seine Burg zurück.
In the old legend, the ruler returned to his castle after many years.
