der Landgraf
Translation
landgrave
Examples
Der Landgraf herrschte über ein großes Gebiet.
The landgrave ruled over a large territory.
Der Titel des Landgrafen war im Mittelalter wichtig.
The title of landgrave was important in the Middle Ages.
Grammar Patterns
((the Landgrave)) of... Der Landgraf von Hessen war eine einflussreiche Person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fürst (prince), Adliger (nobleman)
Etymology
A historical title from 'Land' (land) and 'Graf' (count). It signifies a count who ruled over a territory.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'Graf' (count) who is in charge of a large piece of 'Land' (land).