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noble in German

noble in German is edel, nobel, großmütig — noble means a member of the aristocracy.

noble in German

edel
adj
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
nobel
adj
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
großmütig
adj
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
großzügig
adj
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
hehr
adj
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
adlig
adj
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
aristokratisch
adj
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
erhaben
adj
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
erlaucht
adj
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
nobel
adj
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
prächtig
adj
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
Aristokrat
noun
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]
Aristokratin
noun
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]
Adelige
noun
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]
Adliger
noun
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]
Adeliger
noun
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]
Adlige
noun
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]
Nobel
noun
(historical) A medieval gold coin of England in the 14th and 15th centuries, usually valued at 6s 8d. [from 14th c.]

What does "noble" mean?

  1. noun A member of the aristocracy.
    "In the old story, a noble rode out to greet the visiting travellers."
  2. adj Having honorable, admirable moral qualities.
    "Helping strangers without asking for anything back is a noble thing to do."
  3. adj Belonging to the aristocracy by birth or title.
    "She was born into a noble house and grew up in a large castle."
  4. adj In chemistry, describing an element that resists reacting with others.
    "Helium is a noble gas, so it hardly ever joins with other elements."
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noble in a sentence

  • In the old story, a noble rode out to greet the visiting travellers.
  • The king gave land to several nobles who had supported him.
  • Helping strangers without asking for anything back is a noble thing to do.
  • It was a noble gesture to give up his seat for the elderly woman.

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What is "noble" in German?
"noble" in German is edel, nobel, großmütig. noble means: A member of the aristocracy.
How do you use "noble" in a sentence?
Example: "In the old story, a noble rode out to greet the visiting travellers." In German, "noble" is edel, nobel, großmütig.
Are there other ways to say "noble" in German?
Yes — German has 17 translations listed for "noble": edel, nobel, großmütig, großzügig, hehr, adlig.
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