Koninklijk
Example: De koninklijke familie woont in een groot paleis.
Definition
"Koninklijk" is an adjective in Dutch that means belonging to or associated with a king or monarchy. It is often used to describe something royal, such as the royal family, royal palace, or royal ceremonies, emphasizing a connection to regal authority or status.
Etymology
The word "koninklijk" comes from the Dutch root "koning," meaning king, combined with the suffix "-lijk," which is similar to the English '-ly' or '-like.' This suffix turns the noun into an adjective that describes something related to a king. Did you know that "koning" itself traces back to the Old Germanic word for ruler, highlighting its deep historical roots in European monarchy?
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"Koninklijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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