der Adlige / die Adlige
Translation
noble, aristocrat, nobleman, noblewoman
Examples
Der Adlige lebte in einem großen Schloss.
The nobleman lived in a large castle.
Die Adlige trug teuren Schmuck.
The noblewoman wore expensive jewellery.
Grammar Patterns
der Adlige ((male noble, subject)) the nobleman... Der Adlige ritt auf einem weißen Pferd.
die Adlige ((female noble, subject)) the noblewoman... Die Adlige trug ein elegantes Kleid.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aristokrat(in) (aristocrat); Antonyms: Bürgerliche(r) (commoner)
Etymology
A nominalisation of the adjective 'adlig' (noble), which comes from 'Adel' (nobility).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the root 'Adel' (nobility). An 'Adlige' is a member of the 'Adel'.