German word

Herzog

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɛɐ̯tsoːk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounduke

Example

Ich habe gestern den Herzog gesehen.

I saw the duke yesterday.

Illustration for Herzog (duke)

More examples

Wir haben einen Film über den Herzog gesehen.

We saw a film about the duke.

Core concept

A noble ruler whose rank is below a king but whose domain is a duchy.

Common phrases

  • über den Herzog sprechen

    speak about the duke

  • einen Film über den Herzog

    a film about the duke

  • den Herzog treffen

    meet the duke

Similar words

König: A male monarch who rules a kingdom.
Prinz: A male royal title typically held by a king's or queen's son.

Definition in German

Herzog m. Adelstitel für den Herrscher eines Herzogtums.

Word origin

The German title Herzog developed from Old High German herizogo, meaning an army leader, as military leadership became associated with territorial rule.

Usage tips

  • Titles normally appear with an article in ordinary sentences, as in der Herzog or den Herzog, unless used directly before a name.

Related words

  • Herzoginduchessnoun
  • herzoglichducaladjective

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