English–German

“king” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkøːnɪç/

Example

Der König trägt eine Krone.

The king is wearing a crown.

Illustration for König (king)

How to say “king” in German

“King” in German is König.

A crowned ruler stands at the symbolic center of a realm, and the same label can mark someone or something treated as supreme.

Full entry for König: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with König

Der König von England spricht mit dem Volk.

The king of England speaks with the people.

Tips for using König

  • König is masculine, with the plural Könige and the genitive singular Königs.

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