courtier

derNoun

der Höfling

Word details

German meaning
Eine Person, die am Hof eines Herrschers lebt und arbeitet.
English meaning
courtier
Synonym
Aristokrat, Adliger
German example
Der Höfling versuchte, die Gunst des Königs zu gewinnen.
English example
The courtier tried to win the king's favor.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Höfling
Plural Form
die Höflinge

Example sentences with “courtier”

  1. The courtier bowed. (Der Höfling verneigte sich.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the word for a person at court?

It is 'der Höfling'.