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samurai
A member of the warrior class in pre-industrial Japan who followed a code of honor (Bushidō).
Der Film erzählt die Geschichte eines legendären Samurai aus dem 17. Jahrhundert.
The film tells the story of a legendary samurai from the 17th century.
samurai
In a figurative sense, a person who is characterized by extreme loyalty, discipline, and willingness to sacrifice, often in a professional context.
Er gilt als der letzte Samurai der alten Manager-Garde, der dem Unternehmen bedingungslos treu ist.
He is considered the last samurai of the old guard of managers, unconditionally loyal to the company.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Samurai |
| genitive | des Samurais |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Samurai | die Samurai die Samurais |
| accusative | den Samurai | die Samurai die Samurais |
| dative | dem Samurai | den Samurai den Samurais |
| genitive | des Samurais | der Samurai der Samurais |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
When 'Samurai' refers to a person, the word is often declined according to n-declension. This means it takes the ending '-en' in the accusative, dative, and genitive singular.
Der Regisseur drehte einen Film über einen japanischen Samuraien.
The director made a film about a Japanese samurai.
Ich habe dem Samuraien den Weg gezeigt.
I showed the samurai the way.
The word 'Samurai' has the same form in the plural as in the singular. You can recognize the plural only from the article or the context.
Ein Samurai stand Wache vor dem Tor.
A samurai stood guard in front of the gate.
Die Samurai waren für ihre Disziplin bekannt.
The samurai were known for their discipline.
The figurative meaning can be recognized from the context. When the topic is loyalty in companies, politics, or management, it usually refers to a person with these qualities.
Er ist ein Samurai der alten Schule und würde seine Firma nie verraten.
He is an old-school samurai and would never betray his company.
'Samurai' is a Japanese word. The concept is closely connected with the code of honor 'Bushidō', which centers on virtues such as loyalty, courage, and honor.
Die Lehren des Bushidō bestimmten das Leben eines Samurai.
The teachings of Bushidō shaped the life of a samurai.
