German - English (British) translations for "König"
"König" German translation
Translation
king
Definition
König
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: king (ruler of a country)
Der König regiert das Land.
The king rules the country.
Meaning: king (chess piece)
Der König kann in alle Richtungen ziehen.
The king can move in all directions.
Meaning: king (important or influential person)
Er ist der König der Musik.
He is the king of music.
Meaning: king (playing card)
Ich habe den König auf der Hand.
I have the king in my hand.
Meaning: king (male ruler of a kingdom)
Der König heiratete eine Prinzessin.
The king married a princess.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Der König hat eine Krone.
The king has a crown.
A1: Die Prinzessin heiratet den König.
The princess is marrying the king.
A2: Der König regiert das Land.
The king rules the country.
B1: Der König wurde vor vielen Jahren gekrönt.
The king was crowned many years ago.
B1: Der König hatte viele Untertanen.
The king had many subjects.
B2: Der König wird das Gesetz unterzeichnen.
The king will sign the law.
C1: Der König hätte die Rebellion verhindern können, wenn er rechtzeitig gehandelt hätte.
The king could have prevented the rebellion if he had acted in time.
C1: Obwohl der König abgedankt hat, bleibt er eine wichtige historische Figur.
Although the king abdicated, he remains an important historical figure.
C2: Der König würde alles tun, um sein Volk zu schützen.
The king would do anything to protect his people.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word 'König' is a German noun that translates to 'king' in English. It refers to a male ruler or leader of a kingdom or monarchy.
In German history, the title of König was used to refer to the ruler of various German states and regions. These kings held significant power and authority over their territories, often inheriting their position through dynastic succession.
Today, the term König is mostly used in historical and cultural contexts, such as referring to famous kings from the past or in fairy tales and legends.