adeln
B2#7,472Hear it
verb
- to ennoble
Forms
Present
| I | adle / adele / adel |
|---|---|
| you | adelst |
| he, she, it | adelt |
| we | adeln |
| you (plural) | adelt |
| they | adeln |
Preterite
| I | adelte |
|---|---|
| you | adeltest |
| he, she, it | adelte |
| we | adelten |
| you (plural) | adeltet |
| they | adelten |
Subjunctive I
| I | adele / adle |
|---|---|
| you | adelest / adlest |
| he, she, it | adele / adle |
| we | adeln |
| you (plural) | adelet / adlet |
| they | adeln |
Subjunctive II
| I | adelte |
|---|---|
| you | adeltest |
| he, she, it | adelte |
| we | adelten |
| you (plural) | adeltet |
| they | adelten |
Imperative
| you | adle / adel / adele |
|---|---|
| you (plural) | adelt |
Other forms
| infinitive | adeln |
|---|---|
| past participle | geadelt |
| present participle | adelnd |
Used in the library
- Im Mittelalter konnte nur der König einen Bürger adeln.In the Middle Ages only the king could ennoble a citizen.B2Noch einmal, bitte (21) — Once more, please (21) (B2)
- Dass ein Bundesrat zum Tango kommt, adelt die kleine Tanzschule gegenüber der Konkurrenz.The fact that a federal councillor comes to the tango gives the little dance school prestige over its competitors.B2Noch einmal, bitte (12) — Once more, please (12) (B2)
- Ein Lob von einem bekannten Sternekoch adelt den Käse von Sabine in den Augen der Städter.Praise from a well-known star chef ennobles Sabine's cheese in the eyes of city people.B2Noch einmal, bitte (33) — Once more, please (33) (B2)