English–German
“bailiff” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/foːkt/
Example
Im Mittelalter hatte der Vogt die Verwaltung eines Gutes inne.
In the Middle Ages, the bailiff was responsible for administering an estate.
How to say “bailiff” in German
“Bailiff” in German is Vogt.
A lord's appointed steward stands between the lord and a medieval estate, supervising its land, income, and daily administration.
Example sentences with Vogt
Der Vogt des Dorfes entschied über lokale Streitigkeiten.
The bailiff of the village decided local disputes.
Tips for using Vogt
- Vogt is mainly a historical title in German, and its plural is Vögte with an umlaut.