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The title of a monarchical ruler in some Islamic countries, especially historically in the Ottoman Empire.
EXAMPLE
Der Sultan lebte in einem prachtvollen Palast in Istanbul.
The sultan lived in a magnificent palace in Istanbul.
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Meanings
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Grammar: N-declension
'Sultan' belongs to the N-declension. This means that the word takes the ending '-en' in the genitive, dative, and accusative singular. Only in the nominative singular does it appear without an ending.
EXAMPLE
Die Geschichte handelt von einem mächtigen Sultan.
The story is about a powerful sultan.
Word family
The related word 'das Sultanat' (sultanate) refers to the territory or state ruled by a sultan. It helps you understand the political context of the word.
EXAMPLE
Das Sultanat Oman ist für seine beeindruckenden Landschaften bekannt.
The Sultanate of Oman is known for its impressive landscapes.
Cultural context
The word 'Sultan' (sultan) in German is strongly associated with the historical Ottoman Empire as well as with fairy tales from 'Tausendundeiner Nacht' (One Thousand and One Nights). It often evokes images of oriental wealth and power.
EXAMPLE
In vielen alten Geschichten ist der Sultan eine zentrale Figur.
In many old stories, the sultan is a central figure.
Compare with
Sultan vs Emir
emir
Sultan and Emir are both titles for monarchical rulers in some Islamic countries. Sultan is particularly associated with the Ottoman Empire and certain historical rulers, while Emir is particularly associated with the Arabian Peninsula and its rulers or high-ranking nobles. The appropriate term therefore depends on the regional and historical title tradition.
Sultan
Im Geschichtsbuch lasen wir über den Sultan des Osmanischen Reiches.
In our history textbook, we read about the sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
Emir
Der Emir der arabischen Halbinsel empfing die ausländische Delegation.
The emir of the Arabian Peninsula received the foreign delegation.
In real life
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