das Königspaar
royal couple
A king and queen who are married to each other or who rule a kingdom together.
EXAMPLE
Das Königspaar begrüßte die Gäste im Thronsaal.
The royal couple welcomed the guests in the throne room.
das Königspaar
royal couple
das Königspaar, die Königspaare
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Königspaar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Königspaare |
| genitive | des Königspaares |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Königspaar | die Königspaare |
| accusative | das Königspaar | die Königspaare |
| dative | dem Königspaar | den Königspaaren |
| genitive | des Königspaares des Königspaars | der Königspaare |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Königspaar' is made up of 'König' (king), the linking 's', and 'Paar' (couple). The part 'Paar' helps you recognize that two people who belong together are meant.
EXAMPLE
Das Königspaar trat gemeinsam auf den Balkon.
The royal couple appeared together on the balcony.
Typical collocations
In reports about official engagements, you will often come across the phrases 'das Königspaar empfangen' (to receive the royal couple), 'das Königspaar begrüßen' (to welcome the royal couple), and 'das Königspaar begleiten' (to accompany the royal couple). In these phrases, the royal couple is the accusative object.
EXAMPLE
Die Bürgermeisterin empfing das Königspaar vor dem Rathaus.
The mayor received the royal couple in front of the town hall.
Ceremonial occasion
At celebrations and official events, you may come across the phrase 'zu Ehren des Königspaars' (in honor of the royal couple). After 'zu Ehren', the genitive is used here; the phrase explains who the event is dedicated to.
EXAMPLE
Zu Ehren des Königspaars fand ein Konzert im Schloss statt.
A concert was held at the palace in honor of the royal couple.
In real life
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