koning
/ˈkoː.nɪŋ/masculine
The English word 'king' is translated into Dutch as koning.
koning refers to a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation.
Meaning: a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of koning is koningin (queen). The plural form is koningen (kings). The related adjective derived from this word is koninklijk (royal).
How do you pronounce it?
koning is pronounced as /ˈkoː.nɪŋ/. The stress is on the first of two syllables.
Did you know?
- In the Netherlands, the national holiday Koningsdag is celebrated with a nationwide orange-themed street party where people sell second-hand goods.
- Dutch has a specific term, stathouder, which historically described a leader who acted as a 'steward' or 'king' without actually holding the royal title.
- The Dutch word koning shares the same ancient roots as the English 'king', both descending from the Proto-Germanic word *kuningaz.
Examples in context
- Ik ben uw koning.I am your king.Tatoeba #7891238 by MarijnKp, translation #6058242 by mailohilohi
- Hij is de koning.He is the king.Tatoeba #9031811 by Micsmithel, translation #12624925 by Enzo
- Hij is uw koning.He is your king.Tatoeba #9271947 by MarijnKp, translation #6058245 by mailohilohi
- De koning is net gearriveerd.The king has just arrived.
- Hij voelt zich wel een koninkje, he?He does feel like a little king, doesn't he?
- 102 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lisa and Daan are watching a historical movie.
- LisaWie is de koning in deze film?Who is the king in this movie?
- DaanDat is een oude koning uit Frankrijk.That is an old king from France.
- LisaDe koning ziet er erg machtig uit.The king looks very powerful.
- DaanJa, hij is een sterke koning.Yes, he is a strong king.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “king” translations and entries koning, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries koning, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
