der Thronfolger
Translation
heir to the throne, successor to the throne, crown prince
Examples
Der Thronfolger wird bald König.
The heir to the throne will soon be king.
Alle warteten auf den Thronfolger.
Everyone was waiting for the heir to the throne.
Grammar Patterns
to be the ((Thronfolger)) to be the heir to the throne Prinz Charles was the heir to the throne for a long time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kronprinz (crown prince), Thronerbe (heir to the throne)
Etymology
Composed of 'Thron' (throne) and 'Folger' (follower, successor).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'follows' (folgen) the king to take the 'throne' (Thron).