Königshaus
The English word 'royalty' can be translated into German as Königshaus.
Königshaus is used to refer to the collective entity of a monarch and their family, similar to the English 'royal house' or 'royalty' in a dynastic sense.
Meaning: monarch and their families treated as a group (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Königshaus is a neuter noun. The plural of Königshaus is Königshäuser.
Did you know?
- If you are talking about the 'royalty' paid to an author, you would never use Königshaus, but instead use the word Tantieme.
- Germany has no official Königshaus since 1918, yet many people still use these terms to describe the former ruling families who retain their titles as part of their legal surnames.
- In historical German contexts, the term Königshaus could be swapped for Fürstenhaus if the ruler was a prince rather than a king. This reflects the fragmented nature of the Holy Roman Empire where many small 'houses' existed simultaneously.
Examples in context
- Das Königtum ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil der deutschen Geschichte.Royalty is an important part of German history.
- Deutschland war früher eine Monarchie mit königlicher Familie.Germany used to be a monarchy with a royal family.
- Der Adel spielte eine wichtige Rolle in der Geschichte der deutschen Monarchie.The nobility played an important role in the history of the German monarchy.
- Hast du schon mal Fotos von der königlichen Familie gesehen?Have you ever seen photos of the royal family?
- Das Königshaus von Bayern hat eine lange Geschichte.The royal house of Bavaria has a long history.
- Die königliche Hochzeit war ein großer Erfolg.The royal wedding was a great success.
- Das Königtum war ein wichtiger Teil der europäischen Geschichte.Royalty was an essential part of European history.
- Die königliche Familie besuchte das Land auf einer diplomatischen Mission.The royal family visited the country on a diplomatic mission.
- Der Adel hatte bestimmte Privilegien, die dem einfachen Volk verwehrt waren.The nobility had certain privileges that were denied to the common people.
- In den Königshäusern gibt es oft traditionelle Zeremonien.Royal houses often have traditional ceremonies.
- Das Königshaus lebt in einem großen Schloss.The royalty lives in a large castle.
- Viele Leute bewundern das alte Königshaus.Many people admire the old royalty.
- Das Königshaus besucht heute die Stadt.The royalty is visiting the city today.
Example conversation
Julia and Maximilian are watching the news together.
- JuliaSchau mal, das Königshaus ist im Fernsehen!Look, the royal family is on TV!
- MaximilianWo sind sie gerade?Where are they right now?
- JuliaSie besuchen ein Schloss in England.They are visiting a castle in England.
- MaximilianDas sieht sehr elegant aus.That looks very elegant.
