edler
Translation
noble, fine, precious, generous
Examples
Er ist ein edler Ritter.
He is a noble knight.
Dieser Wein ist noch edler.
This wine is even finer.
Ein edler Mensch hilft anderen immer.
A noble person always helps others.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) noble, fine Er ist ein edler Ritter.
((as a predicate - comparative)) nobler, finer Dieser Wein ist noch edler.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vornehm (distinguished), kostbar (precious); Antonyms: gemein (common), unedel (ignoble)
Etymology
From Old High German 'edili' (of noble birth), related to 'Adel' (nobility).
Memory Tips
Connect 'edel' to the English word 'atheling' (an Anglo-Saxon prince), which shares a similar root and sense of nobility.