der König, -e
king
Eine männliche Person, die ein Land oder ein Volk regiert und oft eine Krone trägt.
The German word "König" is a noun meaning "king". It refers to a male monarch or ruler of a kingdom.
- Root: "König" itself, no separate smaller words here.
- Related words: "Herrscher" (ruler), "Monarch" (monarch), "Kaiser" (emperor).
Difference:
- "König" specifically means a king, often hereditary ruler of a kingdom.
- "Herrscher" is a more general term for any ruler or sovereign.
- "Kaiser" refers to an emperor, often ruling over an empire, which might be larger or more complex than a kingdom.
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Examples
Der König regiert das Land.noun
The King rules the country.
Unser König ist sehr weise.noun
Our king is very wise.
König Ludwig bewohnt das Schloss.noun
King Ludwig resides in the castle.
Ein König herrscht oft über ein großes Reich.noun
A king often rules over a large realm.
Der König lebt im großen Schloss.noun
The king lives in the big castle.
Jeder kennt den König.noun
Everyone knows the king.
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