Adel (Noble)

Definitions

1. der Adel: This German noun refers to the nobility, or noble class. It represents a social group traditionally characterized by hereditary privileges, wealth, and high social status.

Opposites

• Bürgerliche (middle class): The middle class represents the opposite of the nobility, as it includes individuals who do not possess the hereditary privileges or titles associated with the noble class.

Synonyms

• Edel (noble): Edel can be used as a synonym for Adel to describe someone or something that is characterized by high moral qualities, dignity, or excellence.

Examples

1. Der Graf ist ein Mitglied des Adels. (The count is a member of the nobility.)
2. Die Adelsfamilie besitzt verschiedene Schlösser. (The noble family owns several castles.)
3. Adel verpflichtet. (Noblesse oblige.)

Please note that the word “Adel” is typically used in a historical context, as Germany no longer has a nobility with legal privileges. Nonetheless, the term is still understood and used in historical, literary, and figurative contexts.\ Visit YouGlish.com