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“queen” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkøːnɪgɪn/

Example

Früher herrschten viele Königinnen in verschiedenen Staaten.

In the past, many queens ruled in various countries.

Illustration for Königin (queen)

How to say “queen” in German

“Queen” in German is Königin.

A crowned woman stands at the center of a realm, while the same title can name the reproductive female at the center of a bee colony.

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

Example sentences with Königin

Die Königin von England besuchte die Stadt.

The queen of England visited the city.

Tips for using Königin

  • Königin is feminine, so its article is die and its plural is Königinnen; Bienenkönigin makes the bee meaning explicit.

Other German words for “queen”

Viele Queens traten beim Festival auf.

Many queens performed at the festival.

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