king

kɪŋ
king: most important chess piece
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Noun

1.

royalty

male monarch of a country
  • The king decreed a new law for the land..Der König erließ ein neues Gesetz für das Land
2.

chess

most important chess piece
  • Once the king is in checkmate, the game is over..Sobald der König schachmatt ist, ist das Spiel vorbei
3.

figurative

best or most important item or person in a group
  • He is the king of rock and roll..Er ist der König des Rock and Roll
4.

game

playing card used as highest card in its suit during many games
  • He drew a king from the deck.Er zog einen König aus dem Deck.
5.

checkers

checker piece reaching opponent's row, moves both directions
  • She crowned her piece, making it a king.Sie krönte ihren Spielstein und machte ihn zur Dame.
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Expressions with king: examples in English and translations in German

Dramakönig
Stop being such a drama king about everything!
Heidengeld
He paid a king's ransom for that rare painting..
ungekrönter König
He was the uncrowned king of the music industry.
König des Dschungels
König der Tiere
The lion is often called the king of the jungle.
Bares ist Wahres
When prices swing wildly, many traders say cash is king.
königlich
The hotel room was fit for a king with its lavish decor.

Images of king

  • king: most important chess piece
    (chess) König
  • king: playing card used as highest card in its suit during many games
    (game) König

Synonyms and analogies of king in English

Examples of king in a sentence

  • Stories of the king's bravery were told for generations.
  • Protecting the king is crucial in chess.
  • The king moved to a safer position.
  • In the world of chess, he is the king.
  • That restaurant is the king of Italian cuisine.
  • She placed the king on top of the pile.

Translations of "king" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derKönignm.

She has secure tenure over the land granted by the king.

Sie hat ein sicheres Lehen über das vom König gewährte Land.

The king fell ill, believing he was punished for his sins.

Der König erkrankte und glaubte, er müsse für seine Sünden büßen.

derKingnm.

At least there's one place that I'm still the king.

Wenigstens gibt es einen Ort, wo ich noch der King bin.

And not the only two... Sheridan, king's heights.

Und nicht nur die beiden... Sheridan, King's Heights.

dasKingsize-Bettnn.

We offer you a nice bedroom with king sized bed and private bathroom.

Wir bieten Ihnen ein schönes Schlafzimmer mit Kingsize-Bett und eigenem Bad.

Charming bedroom with king sized bed and ensuite bathroom situated in comfortable home.

Charmantes Schlafzimmer mit Kingsize-Bett und eigenem Bad in komfortablem Zuhause.

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Other translations for king:

  • Herrschernm.
  • Monarchnm.
  • Meisternm.
  • Damenf.

king: Examples and translations in context

The king demanded absolute silence during the ceremony on pain of death.

Der König verlangte während der Zeremonie absolute Stille bei Strafe des Todes.

The ancient king would put to death anyone who disobeyed his laws.

Der alte König ließ jeden hinrichten, der seine Gesetze nicht befolgte.

It is said that he will reign as king from next spring.

Man sagt, er werde ab nächstem Frühjahr als König herrschen.

The king ruled wisely at the height of his powers and popularity.

Der König regierte weise auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Macht und Beliebtheit.

Poets often describe the king of the beasts as noble and fearless.

Dichter beschreiben den König der Tiere oft als edel und furchtlos.

With the king's abdication announced, the die was already cast.

Mit der verkündeten Abdankung des Königs waren die Würfel gefallen.

He swore loyalty to the king under pain of death for betrayal.

Er schwor dem König bei Todesstrafe die Treue für jeden Verrat.

In chess, cornering the opponent's king often leads to victory.

Beim Schach führt das Mattsetzen des gegnerischen Königs oft zum Sieg.

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