English–German
“nobility” in German
How to say “nobility” in German
“Nobility” in German is Adel.
A social tier made up of titled families whose rank passes through generations.
Example sentences with Adel
Der Adel verlor im 19. Jahrhundert viel von seinem Einfluss.
In the 19th century, the nobility lost much of its influence.
Tips for using Adel
- Adel is usually a collective noun for the social class, while an individual is ein Adliger, eine Adlige, or ein Mitglied des Adels.