Prinzessin
/pʁɪnˈt͡sɛsɪn/feminine
The English word 'princess' is Prinzessin in German. Wiktionary also lists Königstochter and Königsenkelin.
Meaning: female member of royal family (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Prinzessin | /pʁɪnˈt͡sɛsɪn/ | feminine |
| Königstochter | /ˈkøːnɪçstɔxtɐ/ /ˈkøːnɪkstɔxtɐ/ |
feminine |
| Königsenkelin | feminine |
All forms are feminine nouns used to describe a female member of a royal family.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Königstochter is a compound noun made of König (king) and Tochter (daughter).
Which one should you use?
While Prinzessin is the standard term for a princess, Königstochter specifically emphasizes her status as the daughter of a king.
How does it change in a sentence?
Prinzessin is a feminine noun and follows the standard feminine declension pattern. The plural form is Prinzessinnen.
How do you pronounce it?
/pʁɪnˈtsɛsɪn/
Did you know?
- In German, if you call a woman a Prinzessin in a non-royal context, you are often being highly sarcastic or calling her 'spoiled'.
- The word Prinzessin is actually a loanword that traveled from Old French into German, rather than being a native Germanic term.
- While Prinzessin is used for royal daughters, a woman who rules a small principality in her own right is called a Fürstin.
Examples in context
- Wo war die Prinzessin?Where was the princess?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the Prinzessin.Tatoeba #1846681 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1840590 by Amastan
- Er rettete die Prinzessin.He saved the princess.This sentence is useful for describing the act of saving the Prinzessin.Tatoeba #1846664 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1840594 by Amastan
- Die Prinzessin kochte gerne.The princess was fond of cooking.This sentence is useful for describing a hobby of the Prinzessin.Tatoeba #4543571 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4540466 by Hybrid
- Guten Tag, Prinzessin.Good day, princess.
- Guten Abend, Prinzessin Isabella. Sie sehen bezaubernd aus!Good evening, Princess Isabella. You look enchanting!
- Hallo, mein liebes Prinzesschen! Wie war dein Tag?Hello, my dear little princess! How was your day?
- 145 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sarah and Lukas are looking at a storybook.
- SarahSchau mal, eine Prinzessin!Look, a princess!
- LukasJa, sie sieht sehr nett aus.Yes, she looks very nice.
- SarahHat die Prinzessin ein Pferd?Does the princess have a horse?
- LukasNein, sie hat einen Hund.No, she has a dog.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “princess” translations and entries Prinzessin, Königstochter, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Königstochter, Prinzessin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
