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masculine

ˈkøːnɪç

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Translation

the king

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Word origin

From Old High German kuning, related to the word for 'kin, clan' and originally meaning 'leader of the people'.

Origin: Old High German
Root: kuning

Grammar

Gendermasculine

PluralKönige

Examples

regierte .

The king reigned for over forty years.

Kronen .

In the museum you can see the crowns of old kings.

Krönung .

The whole country celebrated the new king's coronation.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 3: Words 421-430.