English–German

“prince-elector” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkuːɐ̯ˌfʏʁst/

Example

Die Kurfürsten trafen sich im Schloss.

The prince-electors met at the castle.

Illustration for Kurfürst (prince-elector)

How to say “prince-elector” in German

“Prince-elector” in German is Kurfürst.

A powerful prince sits among a small circle of rulers, each casting a vote for the Holy Roman Emperor.

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

Example sentences with Kurfürst

Der Kurfürst übte politische Macht aus.

The prince-elector exercised political power.

Tips for using Kurfürst

  • Its plural is Kurfürsten, not Kurfürste, and the noun remains masculine: der Kurfürst.

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