NOUN
derAdel/ˈaːdl̩/nobility; aristocracy
Adel is a German noun that means nobility or aristocracy. It is pronounced /ˈaːdl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the class of people with noble rank or hereditary titles(social class)
a.the nobility as a privileged social group
Der Adel spielte im Mittelalter eine wichtige Rolle in der Politik.—The nobility played an important role in politics in the Middle Ages.
b.noble birth or ancestry
Sie stammt aus einer Familie des alten Adels.—She comes from a family of the old aristocracy.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Adel | — |
| Genitive | des Adels | — |
| Dative | dem Adel | — |
| Accusative | den Adel | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Adel" mean in English?
- "Adel" means nobility or aristocracy. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Adel"?
- "Adel" is pronounced /ˈaːdl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Adel" der, die, or das?
- "Adel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Adel"?
- "Adel" is a noun in German.
