German word

Queen

Pronunciation

IPA/kwiːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounqueen

Example

Viele Queens traten beim Festival auf.

Many queens performed at the festival.

Illustration for Queen (queen)

More examples

Die Queen von England hielt eine Rede.

The queen of England delivered a speech.

Core concept

A glamorous performer who commands attention through bold style and confident presence.

Common phrases

  • Queen von England

    queen of England

  • Drag-Queen

    drag queen

Similar words

Dragqueen: A performer who entertains by portraying women through theatrical makeup and costumes.
Königin: A female monarch with official authority over a country or region.
Entertainer: A professional stage performer who entertains audiences through singing, talk, or similar acts.

Definition in German

Ein Lehnwort aus dem Englischen für eine selbstbewusst auftretende Person, das besonders in der Drag- und Queer-Szene als Ehrentitel oder Spitzname gebraucht wird.

Word origin

German Queen is borrowed directly from English queen, which developed through Middle English quene from Old English cwēn.

Usage tips

  • In German, Queen is a scene-specific loanword, while a female monarch is normally called a Königin.

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