tutor / steward
der Hofmeister, die Hofmeister
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tutor
A tutor or private teacher who formerly taught and educated children, especially in noble or wealthy families.
Der Hofmeister unterrichtete die Kinder des Grafen in Latein und Französisch.
The tutor taught the count's children Latin and French.
court steward
A senior servant or official at a princely court who was responsible for the organization and administration of the court household.
Der Hofmeister organisierte den Empfang der Gäste im Schloss.
The court steward organized the reception for the guests at the palace.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hofmeister |
| genitive | des Hofmeisters |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Hofmeister | die Hofmeister |
| accusative | den Hofmeister | die Hofmeister |
| dative | dem Hofmeister | den Hofmeistern |
| genitive | des Hofmeisters | der Hofmeister |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Words such as „Unterricht“ (lessons), „Schüler“ (students), and „Erziehung“ (education) point to the pedagogical role. When you see „Hofhaushalt“ (court household), „Verwaltung“ (administration), or „Hofpersonal“ (court staff), the word usually refers to the position at a princely court.
Der Hofmeister plante den Unterricht für die beiden Söhne des Barons.
The tutor planned the lessons for the baron's two sons.
Der Hofmeister überwachte die Ausgaben für den gesamten Hofhaushalt.
The court steward monitored the expenses for the entire court household.
You will mainly encounter „Hofmeister“ (tutor / court steward) in historical accounts and literature about earlier periods. The word is not commonly used as a current job title in everyday language.
Der Roman erzählt vom Leben eines Hofmeisters im 18. Jahrhundert.
The novel tells the story of a court steward's life in the eighteenth century.
For working in a family, the pattern „als Hofmeister bei jemandem tätig sein“ (to work as a tutor for someone) is common. After „bei“ (with / for), the family or person is in the dative; in this pattern, „Hofmeister“ appears without an article.
Der junge Gelehrte war als Hofmeister bei einer wohlhabenden Familie tätig.
The young scholar worked as a tutor for a wealthy family.
When someone is given this position, the expression „jemanden zum Hofmeister ernennen“ (to appoint someone as court steward) is appropriate. The person being appointed is in the accusative; „zum Hofmeister“ (as court steward) refers to the new position.
Der Fürst ernannte seinen langjährigen Vertrauten zum Hofmeister.
The prince appointed his longtime confidant as court steward.
