No. 6,405 in German
earl
The German word "Earl" refers to a British nobleman ranking below a marquess and above a viscount.
In a sentence
Der Earl besaß ein großes Schloss in Schottland.
The earl owned a large castle in Scotland.
Here, 'Earl' is used as a noble title referring to a rank in British aristocracy.
Im Mittelalter hatte ein Earl oft viel Macht.
In the Middle Ages, an earl often had great power.
In this instance, 'Earl' refers to an important historical figure in a societal hierarchy.
Der kleine Junge träumte davon, eines Tages ein Earl zu sein.
The little boy dreamt of one day being an earl.
Here, 'Earl' is used to signify a position of aspiration and nobility in a hypothetical or imaginative context.
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