der Hofmeister
Translation
steward, majordomo, master of the household
Examples
Der Hofmeister verwaltete den königlichen Haushalt.
The steward managed the royal household.
Er diente als Hofmeister am Hofe des Königs.
He served as majordomo at the king's court.
Grammar Patterns
((the Hofmeister)) the steward, majordomo The Hofmeister was an important person at court.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Majordomo, Haushofmeister, Verwalter (administrator)
Etymology
Composed of 'Hof' (court) and 'Meister' (master). Literally 'master of the court'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'master' (Meister) who is in charge of a royal 'court' (Hof).