königlich
royal
Relating to or characteristic of a king, queen, or monarchy.
EXAMPLE
Die königliche Familie besuchte die Eröffnungszeremonie.
The royal family attended the opening ceremony.
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Meanings
königlich
royal
Used figuratively for something splendid, luxurious, or first-class. Often used in the phrase 'sich königlich amüsieren' (to have a royal time / to enjoy oneself immensely).
EXAMPLE
Wir haben uns bei dem Festessen königlich amüsiert.
We enjoyed ourselves immensely at the banquet.
Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective 'königlich' (royal) is derived directly from the noun 'der König' (the king). The ending '-lich' is often used to form an adjective from a noun.
EXAMPLE
Das königliche Wappen ziert den Eingang des Palastes.
The royal coat of arms adorns the entrance to the palace.
Typical collocations
In its literal meaning, 'königlich' (royal) describes nouns that are directly connected with a monarchy. Common combinations are 'die königliche Familie' (the royal family), 'das königliche Schloss' (the royal palace/castle), or 'königliche Hoheit' (royal highness).
EXAMPLE
Die Kronjuwelen werden im königlichen Palast aufbewahrt.
The crown jewels are kept in the royal palace.
Fixed expression
In the figurative meaning, the phrase 'sich königlich amüsieren' is very common and means that you are having a lot of fun. The word can also intensify other verbs of enjoyment, such as 'königlich speisen' (to dine like royalty).
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder haben sich auf dem Geburtstagfest königlich amüsiert.
The children had a wonderful time at the birthday party.
Compare with
königlich vs fürstlich
princely / lavish
Both words can figuratively emphasize something especially generous or luxurious. königlich is particularly appropriate for a splendid, first-class experience, while fürstlich often describes exceptionally generous pay or amenities. So königlich is more suitable for a luxurious experience, while fürstlich is more suitable for a generous reward.
königlich
In diesem erstklassigen Hotel wurden wir königlich verwöhnt.
We were treated like royalty at this first-class hotel.
fürstlich
Für seine erfolgreiche Arbeit wurde er fürstlich entlohnt.
He was handsomely rewarded for his successful work.
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