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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der König | die Könige |
| Genitive | des Königs | der Könige |
| Dative | dem König | den Königen |
| Accusative | den König | die 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.
