How to Say "Crown Prince" in German

Kronprinz

/ˈkʁoːnˌpʁɪnt͡s/masculine

The English phrase "crown prince" is translated into German as Kronprinz.

Kronprinz refers to the next king.

Meaning: next king (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word Kronprinz is a compound of Krone (crown) and Prinz (prince).

The plural form of Kronprinz is Kronprinzen.

/ˈkʁoːnˌpʁɪnts/

The word Kronprinz can be used as a sarcastic label for someone who acts entitled or expects special treatment without having earned it.
In German, Krone can refer to both a royal crown and the 'crown' or top part of a tooth in dentistry.
Because 'Krone' (crown) is a feminine noun and 'Prinz' (prince) is a masculine noun, the compound word 'Kronprinz' adopts the masculine gender of the second element.

Der Kronprinz ist der direkte Thronfolger.
The crown prince is the direct heir to the throne.
Der Thronfolger wird von allen mit großer Erwartung betrachtet.
The crown prince is regarded with great anticipation by everyone.
Der Thronfolger hat gestern eine großartige Rede gehalten.
The crown prince gave an amazing speech yesterday.
Der Kronprinz besucht heute das Museum.
The crown prince is visiting the museum today.
Er ist der einzige Kronprinz des Landes.
He is the only crown prince of the country.
Der junge Kronprinz lernt viel über Geschichte.
The young crown prince is learning a lot about history.

Sarah and Julian are discussing a historical novel they are reading.

Sarah

Wer ist der Hauptcharakter in diesem Buch?
Who is the main character in this book?
Julian

Es geht um einen sehr tapferen Kronprinz.
It is about a very brave crown prince.
Sarah

Ist der Kronprinz in der Geschichte beliebt?
Is the crown prince popular in the story?
Julian

Ja, alle lieben ihn sehr.
Yes, everyone loves him very much.

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