NOUN

König/ˈkøːnɪç/king; monarch

König is a German noun that means king or monarch. It is pronounced /ˈkøːnɪç/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Könige".

Definitions

1.male ruler of a kingdom or state (historical or present)(monarchy, person)

a.sovereign male head of a monarchy

Ludwig II. war ein berühmter König von Bayern.Ludwig II was a famous king of Bavaria.

2.person who is outstanding or dominant in a particular field(metaphorical, prominent person)

a.outstanding or leading person in an area

Er ist der König der Fußballer in seinem Verein.He is the king of footballers in his club.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Königdie Könige
Genitivedes Königsder Könige
Dativedem Königden Königen
Accusativeden Königdie Könige

Frequently asked questions

What does "König" mean in English?
"König" means king or monarch. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "König"?
"König" is pronounced /ˈkøːnɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "König" der, die, or das?
"König" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "König"?
The plural of "König" is "Könige".
What part of speech is "König"?
"König" is a noun in German.

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