Kaiser

Pronunciation: /ˈkaɪzər/

Definitions of Kaiser

noun a German emperor, specifically the emperor of Germany from 1871 to 1918

Example Sentences

A1 The Kaiser ruled over the German Empire in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

A2 The Kaiser was known for his authoritarian rule and militaristic policies.

B1 The Kaiser's decision to build up the German navy was a major factor in increasing tensions in Europe.

B2 The Kaiser's aggressive foreign policy contributed to the outbreak of World War I.

C1 The Kaiser's abdication in 1918 marked the end of the German monarchy.

C2 Historians continue to debate the role of the Kaiser in the events leading up to World War I.

Examples of Kaiser in a Sentence

formal The Kaiser was the ruler of Germany before the country became a republic.

informal I heard that the Kaiser is visiting our town next week.

slang That party was so Kaiser, everyone was having a great time.

figurative She was the Kaiser of the office, always making decisions and leading the team.

Grammatical Forms of Kaiser

• past tense: Kaisers
• plural: Kaisers
• comparative: more Kaiser
• superlative: most Kaiser
• present tense: Kaisers
• future tense: will Kaiser
• perfect tense: have Kaisered
• continuous tense: is Kaiser-ing
• singular: Kaiser
• positive degree: Kaiser
• infinitive: to Kaiser
• gerund: Kaisering
• participle: Kaisered

Origin and Evolution of Kaiser

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'Kaiser' originated from the German language, derived from the Latin word 'Caesar'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the Roman emperors, the term 'Kaiser' evolved to specifically denote the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and later the German Empire. It has since become synonymous with the title of emperor in German-speaking countries.