Graf Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡɹæf

GRAF

UK

ɡrɑːf

GRAHF

Definition

'Graf' is mainly known as a title of nobility in some European countries, meaning 'count.' It also appears as a surname or part of names.

Usage & Nuances

Rare in modern English except in historical or genealogical contexts, or as a surname (e.g., Steffi Graf). 'Graf' as a title is used in Germany, Austria, and other regions; not an English noble title. Do not confuse with 'graph' (diagram/chart).

• Spanish: graf (título/nombre) - conde (título nobiliario)
• Portuguese (BR): conde (título nobiliário) - graf (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): conde (título nobre) - graf (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 格拉夫（姓名）- 伯爵（头衔，少见）
• Chinese (Traditional): 格拉夫（姓名）- 伯爵（頭銜，少見）
• Hindi: ग्राफ़ (नाम) - काउंट (राजसी उपाधि, दुर्लभ)
• Arabic: غراف (اسم علم) - كونت (لقب نبيل، نادر)
• Bengali: গ্রাফ (জার্মান অভিজাত উপাধি) - গ্রাফ (পদবী)
• Russian: граф (титул) - Граф (фамилия)
• Japanese: グラーフ（貴族の称号） - グラフ（姓）
• Vietnamese: bá tước (tước hiệu châu Âu) - Graf (họ)
• Korean: 그라프(귀족 칭호) - 그라프(성씨)
• Turkish: graf (asil unvanı) - Graf (soyadı)
• Urdu: گراف (اعزازی لقب) - گراف (خاندانی نام)
• Indonesian: Graf (gelar bangsawan) - Graf (nama keluarga)

Example Sentences

The German title 'Graf' means 'count' in English.

basic

Steffi Graf is a famous tennis player.

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A Graf once ruled this old castle.

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He inherited the title of 'Graf' from his father.

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Not many people use the title 'Graf' nowadays.

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When you hear 'Graf,' most people think of Steffi Graf.

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