der König
Translation
king, monarch
Examples
Der König regiert das Land.
The king rules the country.
Er ist der König der Löwen.
He is the king of the lions.
Grammar Patterns
((the king)) ((of sth.)) the king of sth. The king of Spain is visiting Germany.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Herrscher (ruler), Monarch; Antonyms: Untertan (subject)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kuning', meaning 'head of a kin/clan'. Related to the English word 'kin'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'king'. Imagine a king playing with a yo-yo, making the 'ö' sound.