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courtier in German

courtier in German is Höfling, Schmeichler — courtier means a person who attends a royal court, often trying to gain favor with the monarch.

courtier in German

Höfling
noun
A person in attendance at a royal court.
Schmeichler
noun
A person who flatters in order to seek favour.

What does "courtier" mean?

  1. noun A person who attends a royal court, often trying to gain favor with the monarch.
    "The king was surrounded by ambitious courtiers."
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courtier in a sentence

  • The king was surrounded by ambitious courtiers.
  • She played the role of a scheming courtier in the play.

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What is "courtier" in German?

"courtier" in German is Höfling, Schmeichler. courtier means: A person who attends a royal court, often trying to gain favor with the monarch.

How do you use "courtier" in a sentence?

Example: "The king was surrounded by ambitious courtiers." In German, "courtier" is Höfling, Schmeichler.

Are there other ways to say "courtier" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "courtier": Höfling, Schmeichler.

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