paladin
der Paladin, die Paladine
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paladin
A knight from the circle of Charlemagne’s legendary followers and senior advisers, especially one of the twelve paladins.
In der Sage kämpfte der Paladin Roland treu an der Seite Karls des Großen.
In the legend, the paladin Roland fought loyally at Charlemagne’s side.
paladin / loyal follower
Often derogatory: an unconditionally loyal, devoted follower of a powerful person or political movement.
Der langjährige Paladin des Parteivorsitzenden verteidigte dessen Kurs in der Öffentlichkeit.
The party leader’s longtime paladin defended his policies in public.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Paladine |
| genitive | des Paladins |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Paladin | die Paladine |
| accusative | den Paladin | die Paladine |
| dative | dem Paladin | den Paladinen |
| genitive | des Paladins | der Paladine |
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In historical or legendary stories, „Paladin“ refers to one of Charlemagne’s followers. In political or public texts, the figurative meaning is usually intended: an especially loyal defender of a person or cause.
Die Paladine Karls des Großen werden in vielen mittelalterlichen Geschichten erwähnt.
Charlemagne’s paladins are mentioned in many medieval stories.
Als Paladin des Ministers unterstützte er dessen Reformen auch in schwierigen Zeiten.
As the minister’s paladin, he supported his reforms even in difficult times.
„Paladin“ belongs to elevated, literary vocabulary and sounds particularly legendary in its historical meaning. The figurative meaning frequently appears in political or journalistic texts.
Der Roman erzählt von einem mutigen Paladin, der seinen König begleitet.
The novel tells of a brave paladin who accompanies his king.
Der Paladin der Bewegung äußerte sich in mehreren Fernsehinterviews.
The movement’s paladin spoke in several television interviews.
In its historical or legendary meaning, „Paladin“ is often associated with Charlemagne and the established idea of twelve paladins. This connection is especially helpful for understanding literary texts.
Die zwölf Paladine versammelten sich zur Beratung mit ihrem Herrscher.
The twelve paladins gathered to consult with their ruler.
In its figurative meaning, „Paladin“ is often used with a genitive or with the preposition „von“ to identify the person or cause someone supports. Common combinations include „ein treuer Paladin“ (a loyal paladin) or „der Paladin des Parteichefs“ (the party leader’s paladin).
Kritiker sehen in ihm nur einen treuen Paladin des Parteichefs.
Critics see him as nothing more than a loyal paladin of the party leader.
