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sultan
The title of a monarchical ruler in some Islamic countries, especially historically in the Ottoman Empire.
Der Sultan lebte in einem prachtvollen Palast in Istanbul.
The sultan lived in a magnificent palace in Istanbul.
'Sultan' belongs to the N-declension. This means that the word takes the ending '-en' in the genitive, dative, and accusative singular. Only in the nominative singular does it appear without an ending.
Die Geschichte handelt von einem mächtigen Sultan.
The story is about a powerful sultan.
The related word 'das Sultanat' (sultanate) refers to the territory or state ruled by a sultan. It helps you understand the political context of the word.
Das Sultanat Oman ist für seine beeindruckenden Landschaften bekannt.
The Sultanate of Oman is known for its impressive landscapes.
The word 'Sultan' (sultan) in German is strongly associated with the historical Ottoman Empire as well as with fairy tales from 'Tausendundeiner Nacht' (One Thousand and One Nights). It often evokes images of oriental wealth and power.
In vielen alten Geschichten ist der Sultan eine zentrale Figur.
In many old stories, the sultan is a central figure.
king
'der König' and 'der Sultan' both refer to a male monarchical ruler. 'König' is the general German term for the ruler of a kingdom. 'Sultan' is a specific title, especially in some Islamic countries and in historical contexts such as the Ottoman Empire. The words can be confused because both describe a similar political role. But you do not call every king a 'Sultan'. 'Sultan' only fits when this specific title is historically or culturally correct.
Im Geschichtsunterricht sprechen wir über den Sultan des Osmanischen Reiches.
In history class, we talk about the sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
Der König empfing die Gäste im Schloss.
The king received the guests in the palace.