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Königin
queen
The German word for queen is Königin. It is used to refer to a female monarch or the wife of a king. It is also used in chess to refer to the most powerful piece.
Example sentences using: Königin
Die Königin sitzt auf ihrem Thron.
The queen is sitting on her throne.
This statement is conveying a regal scene where the queen is described as sitting on her throne, invoking a sense of authority and leadership.
Sie ist eine wahre Königin der Meere.
She is a true queen of the seas.
In this context, queen refers to someone who is dominant or extraordinarily skillful in a specific area - similar to how the term 'king' is used in English.
Die Königin verleiht ihm eine Auszeichnung.
The queen is giving him an award.
This is a scenario where the queen is presenting an award to a person, signifying respect and recognition of the person's achievements.