NOUN
Fürst/fʏʁst/prince (ruler); sovereign
Fürst is a German noun that means prince (ruler) or sovereign. It is pronounced /fʏʁst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Fürsten".
Definitions
1.member of the high nobility; sovereign ruler of a principality or territory(historical; nobility)
a.male person ruling over a principality
Der Fürst regierte sein kleines Land mit Weisheit.—The prince ruled his small country with wisdom.
b.title of certain noblemen below a king but above a count
Der Titel 'Fürst' wurde in vielen deutschen Staaten vergeben.—The title 'Fürst' was awarded in many German states.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Fürst | die Fürsten |
| Genitive | des Fürsten | der Fürsten |
| Dative | dem Fürsten | den Fürsten |
| Accusative | den Fürsten | die Fürsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Fürst" mean in English?
- "Fürst" means prince (ruler) or sovereign. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Fürst"?
- "Fürst" is pronounced /fʏʁst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Fürst" der, die, or das?
- "Fürst" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Fürst"?
- The plural of "Fürst" is "Fürsten".
- What part of speech is "Fürst"?
- "Fürst" is a noun in German.
