German word

kaiserlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkaɪ̯zɐlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveemperor's

Example

Das kaiserliche Schloss steht auf dem Hügel.

The emperor's palace stands on the hill.

Illustration for kaiserlich (emperor's)

More examples

Ein kaiserliches Dekret änderte die Verwaltung.

An emperor's decree changed the administration.

Core concept

An emperor's seal stamped on a palace gate, marking both imperial ownership and authority.

Common phrases

  • kaiserliches Dekret

    emperor's decree

  • kaiserliche Macht

    emperor's power

Similar words

monarchisch: Connected with a system ruled by one monarch, whether a king or an emperor.
königlich: Connected with a king or royal family and its traditions, status, or formal style.
majestätisch: Impressively grand, dignified, and awe-inspiring.
imperial: Marked by the power, prestige, or imposing style of an empire or emperor.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet etwas, das dem Kaiser gehört oder seine Autorität ausdrückt; wird vor einem Nomen gebraucht, um Zugehörigkeit oder Rang zu kennzeichnen.

Word origin

Kaiserlich combines Kaiser with the adjective-forming suffix -lich; Kaiser ultimately comes from Latin Caesar through Germanic transmission.

Usage tips

  • As an attributive adjective, kaiserlich takes endings such as kaiserliche, kaiserlicher, and kaiserliches according to gender, case, and number.

Other meanings

  • imperialadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Kaiserlichkeitimperialnessnoun

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