king

kɪŋ
king: most important chess piece
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Translation of king into Hebrew

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Noun

1.

royalty

male monarch of a country
  • The king decreed a new law for the land..המלך גזר חוק חדש על הארץ.
2.

chess

most important chess piece
  • Once the king is in checkmate, the game is over..ברגע שהמלך בשחמט, המשחק נגמר.
3.

figurative

best or most important item or person in a group
  • He is the king of rock and roll..הוא מלך הרוק אנד רול.
4.

game

playing card used as highest card in its suit during many games
  • He drew a king from the deck.הוא שלף מהחפיסה מלך.
5.

checkers

checker piece reaching opponent's row, moves both directions
  • She crowned her piece, making it a king.היא הכתירה את הכלי שלה והפכה אותו למלכה.
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Expressions with king: examples in English and translations in Hebrew

מֶלֶךְ הַדְּרָמָה
Stop being such a drama king about everything!
הוֹן עָתֵק
הוֹן תּוֹעֲפוֹת
He paid a king's ransom for that rare painting..
מֶלֶךְ בִּלְתִּי מֻכְתָּר
מֶלֶךְ לְלֹא כֶּתֶר
He was the uncrowned king of the music industry.
מֶלֶךְ הַחַיּוֹת
The lion is often called the king of the jungle.
הַמְּזוּמָן הוּא הַמֶּלֶךְ
When prices swing wildly, many traders say cash is king.
מַלְכוּתִי
The hotel room was fit for a king with its lavish decor.

Images of king

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

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
מֶלֶךְnm. - melekh

The ancient vault held the remains of a long-forgotten king.

מערת הקבורה העתיקה הכילה את שרידיו של מלך שנשכח מזמן.

Poets often describe the king of the beasts as fearless yet strangely noble.

משוררים מתארים לעיתים את מלך החיות כחסר פחד אך אצילי להפליא.

קִינְגnm. - qing

The room was nice with a comfortable king size bed.

החדר היה בסדר גמור עם מיטת קינג סייז ענקית ונוחה.

The board delayed the acquisition, arguing that in a recession, cash is king.

הדירקטוריון דחה את הרכישה בטענה שבזמן מיתון קאש איז קינג.

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Other translations for king:

  • מלכאn.
  • אַלּוּףnm.

king: Examples and translations in context

The king's long reign was remembered for its fairness and justice.

תקופת מלכותו הארוכה של המלך נזכרה בזכות ההוגנות והצדק שבה.

The new king on the throne promised to limit his own executive powers.

המלך החדש שעלָה לשלטון התחייב להגביל את סמכויות הביצוע של עצמו.

The old king took his last breath surrounded by loyal friends and family.

המלך הזקן נשם את נשימתו האחרונה כשהוא מוקף בחברים ובמשפחה נאמנים.

The mighty king ruled with wisdom and justice throughout his long reign.

המלך הגדול משל בחוכמה ובצדק לאורך כל תקופת שלטונו הארוכה.

Years of exile would test the exiled king's mettle and quiet resolve.

שנות הגלות הארוכות עתידות לבחון את עמידותו ואת נחישותו השקטה של המלך המוגלה.

The king wore his regalia proudly during the grand coronation ceremony.

המלך לבש את התלבושות המלכותיות שלו בגאווה במהלך טקס ההכתרה הגדול.

Tourists flock to see the famous king crab fishing boats in action.

תיירים נוהרים לראות את סירות הדיג המפורסמות של סרטן המלך בפעולה.

The king's golden robe could barely conceal his enormous paunch.

גלימת הזהב של המלך כמעט שלא הצליחה להסתיר את כרסו הענקית.

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