Dutch · Culture & Society
de koningin
queen
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The female ruler of a country or the wife of a king.
Example
De koningin woont in Den Haag.
The queen lives in The Hague.
Etymology
'Koningin' comes from Middle Dutch 'coninginne', the feminine of 'koning' from Old High German. It signifies a female monarch and has maintained its significance throughout history.
How & Where It’s Used
'De koningin' is used formally throughout political discourse and informally in conversations about the monarchy, common in both spoken and written contexts.
Literary Heritage
Referenced in historical texts and fairy tales, highlighting the role of queens in Dutch culture.