noun
die Queen, -s
Queen · queen
The German word "Queen" is borrowed directly from English and means "Königin" in German, referring to a female monarch or ruler. It's used mostly in contexts related to English-speaking countries or in modern/pop culture contexts (e.g., referring to the band Queen).
Breakdown:
- Königin (native German word meaning queen)
- "Queen" as a loanword is pronounced like in English.
Similar words:
- Königin (native term for queen)
- Herrscherin (female ruler)
- Monarchin (female monarch)
Differences:
- "Queen" is often used in relation to English or pop culture contexts, while "Königin" is the standard German word for a queen in a traditional or historical sense.
- "Queen" is a loanword, not commonly used in formal or official German language without English contexts.
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Examples
Die Queen besucht das Land.noun
The Queen visits the country.
Viele Menschen sahen die Queen im Fernsehen.noun
Many people saw the Queen on television.
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