der Graf
Translation
count, earl
Examples
Der Graf wohnt in einem alten Schloss.
The count lives in an old castle.
Er wurde zum Grafen ernannt.
He was appointed a count.
Grammar Patterns
((the count)) the count The count is very rich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nobleman; Other titles: Herzog (duke), Baron (baron)
Etymology
From Old High German 'grāvio', meaning 'official', referring to a royal functionary.
Memory Tips
Think of famous characters like 'Graf Dracula' (Count Dracula) or 'Der Graf von Monte Christo' (The Count of Monte Cristo).