German word

Thron

Pronunciation

IPA/troːn/

Meaning

  • masculine nounthrone

Example

Der König sitzt auf dem Thron.

The king sits on the throne.

Illustration for Thron (throne)

More examples

Nach dem Attentat bestieg sein Sohn den Thron.

After the assassination, his son ascended the throne.

Core concept

A high ceremonial seat that embodies a monarch's authority.

Common phrases

  • auf dem Thron sitzen

    sit on the throne

  • den Thron besteigen

    ascend to the throne

Similar words

Macht: The ability to influence actions and decisions.
Herrscher: An individual who governs a country or region.
Herrschaft: The state or process of governing others.
Krone: A monarch's ornamental headpiece symbolizing royal authority.

Definition in German

Ein erhöhter, zeremonieller Sitz, auf dem ein Monarch oder Staatsoberhaupt offiziell regiert.

Word origin

German Thron comes through Middle High German from Latin thronus, borrowed from Greek thronos, meaning a seat or chair.

Usage tips

  • Thron is masculine, with the plural die Throne and the dative singular dem Thron.

Related words

  • Thronfolgesuccession to the thronenoun
  • Thronfolgerheir to the thronenoun
  • thronenreignverb

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