English–German

“fief” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːən/

Example

Die Lehen des Grafen lagen im Westen.

The count's fiefs lay in the west.

Illustration for Lehen (fief)

How to say “fief” in German

“Fief” in German is Lehen.

A lord places an estate or its use in a vassal's hands, while loyalty and service bind the arrangement.

Full entry for Lehen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Lehen

Sie verzichtete auf ihr Lehen.

She renounced her fief.

Tips for using Lehen

  • Lehen is neuter, and its plural is also Lehen: das Lehen, die Lehen.

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