German word

Königreich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkøːnɪkˌʁaɪ̯ç/

Meaning

  • neuter nounkingdom

Example

Im Königreich gibt es viele Schlösser.

There are many castles in the kingdom.

Illustration for Königreich (kingdom)

More examples

Viele Kulturen koexistieren innerhalb des Königreichs.

Many cultures coexist within the kingdom.

Core concept

A country imagined as a realm gathered around a crown, royal court, and inherited territory.

Common phrases

  • ein Königreich gründen

    found a kingdom

  • innerhalb des Königreichs

    within the kingdom

  • die Grenzen des Königreichs

    the kingdom's borders

Similar words

Monarchie: A system of government with a monarch as head of state.
Staat: A sovereign political unit governed by its own laws and institutions.
Reich: A large historical realm ruled by an emperor or other powerful leader.
Land: A familiar everyday term for a country or area.

Definition in German

Königreich bezeichnet einen Staat, in dem die oberste Gewalt bei einem König oder einer Königin liegt.

Word origin

Königreich is a compound of König, meaning king, and Reich, an inherited Germanic noun for a realm or domain.

Usage tips

  • Königreich is neuter, so the example uses im Königreich, and its plural is Königreiche.

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