De koning
Example: De koning woont in een groot en oud paleis.
Definition
"De koning" refers to the male monarch or sovereign ruler of a country, typically inheriting the position by birthright. He often holds significant historical and ceremonial importance, symbolizing the nation's unity and continuity, as in the phrase: 'De koning woont in een groot en oud paleis.'
Etymology
The term "de koning" comes from the Dutch language, where 'koning' means king. It is derived from the Old High German word 'kuning,' which traces back to Proto-Germanic '*kuningaz,' meaning 'leader of a people.' Did you know that this word shares roots with the English word 'king'?
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"De koning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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