German word

Prinzessin

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɪnˈtsɛsɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprincess

Example

Die Prinzessin winkte dem Publikum zu.

The princess waved to the audience.

Illustration for Prinzessin (princess)

More examples

Der König wollte die Prinzessin dem Volk vorstellen.

The king wanted to introduce the princess to the people.

Core concept

A woman in a royal setting, marked by a crown and formal title, greeting a public crowd.

Common phrases

  • die Prinzessin des Landes

    the princess of the country

  • die Prinzessin vorstellen

    introduce the princess

  • ein Geschenk für die Prinzessin

    a gift for the princess

Similar words

Prinz: A formal title for a young man born into a royal family.
Königin: A title for a woman who rules a country as monarch.

Definition in German

Titel oder Bezeichnung für eine weibliche Person mit königlichem Rang, oft erblich oder durch Heirat erworben.

Word origin

German Prinzessin came through French princesse from Medieval Latin principissa, the feminine form of Latin princeps, meaning a leading or ruling person.

Usage tips

  • Prinzessin is a feminine noun with the article die and the plural Prinzessinnen, so both the article and plural ending differ from English.

Related words

  • Prinzessinnenkleidprincess's dressnoun

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