NOUN
Königin/ˈkøːnɪɡɪn/queen; female monarch
Königin is a German noun that means queen or female monarch. It is pronounced /ˈkøːnɪɡɪn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Königinnen".
Definitions
1.female monarch or wife of a king(royalty)
a.woman who rules a country as its monarch
Die Königin bestieg den Thron nach dem Tod ihres Vaters.—The queen ascended the throne after her father's death.
b.wife of a reigning king
Die Königin unterstützte ihren Mann bei politischen Angelegenheiten.—The queen supported her husband in political matters.
2.woman who is outstanding or most important in a particular area(figurative)
a.female person regarded as most important, beautiful, or skilled in a group
Sie ist die Königin der Modewelt.—She is the queen of the fashion world.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Königin | die Königinnen |
| Genitive | der Königin | der Königinnen |
| Dative | der Königin | den Königinnen |
| Accusative | die Königin | die Königinnen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Königin" mean in English?
- "Königin" means queen or female monarch. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Königin"?
- "Königin" is pronounced /ˈkøːnɪɡɪn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Königin" der, die, or das?
- "Königin" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Königin"?
- The plural of "Königin" is "Königinnen".
- What part of speech is "Königin"?
- "Königin" is a noun in German.
