das Königshaus
royal family
The family of a king or queen; the ruling dynasty of a monarchy.
EXAMPLE
Das britische Königshaus steht oft im Mittelpunkt des öffentlichen Interesses.
The British royal family is often at the center of public interest.
das Königshaus
royal family / royal residence
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Meanings
das Königshaus
royal residence
The castle or palace where a king or queen lives; the royal residence.
EXAMPLE
Touristen versammelten sich vor dem Königshaus, um die Wachablösung zu beobachten.
Tourists gathered in front of the royal residence to watch the changing of the guard.
Usage tips
Compound structure
The word is made up of 'König' (king) and 'Haus' (house). In German, 'Haus' can refer both to a building and to a family or dynasty. This double meaning explains the two meanings of the word.
EXAMPLE
Das Königshaus Windsor hat eine lange Geschichte.
The House of Windsor has a long history.
Context clue
The context makes it clear which meaning is intended. If it is about people, politics, or a dynasty, it means the royal family. If it is about a place, architecture, or tourism, it means the building.
EXAMPLE
Ein Mitglied des Königshauses wird die Zeremonie eröffnen.
A member of the royal family will open the ceremony.
Typical collocations
When the royal family is meant, the word is often used with a nationality. Typical examples are 'das britische Königshaus' (the British royal family), 'das schwedische Königshaus' (the Swedish royal family), or 'das spanische Königshaus' (the Spanish royal family).
EXAMPLE
Die Hochzeit im dänischen Königshaus wurde im Fernsehen übertragen.
The wedding in the Danish royal family was broadcast on television.
Compare with
Königshaus vs Residenz
residence
Both words can refer to the building where a king or queen lives. Residenz is the usual term and emphasizes the official residence and seat of government. In this specific use, Königshaus can also mean the building, but it more often refers to the royal family or dynasty.
Königshaus
Das alte Königshaus am Stadtrand dient heute als Museum.
The old royal residence on the outskirts of the city now serves as a museum.
Residenz
Die Königin empfing ihre Gäste in der offiziellen Residenz.
The queen received her guests at the official residence.
In real life
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