No. 5,296 in Dutch
king
The Dutch word "king" means "chin" in English.
In a sentence
De koning regeert over het land.
The king rules over the land.
Here, 'koning' is used as a noun referring to a monarch or head of state.
Hij speelde koning in het theaterstuk.
He played the role of the king in the play.
In this sentence, 'koning' is used to describe a character portrayed in a performance.
De koning der dieren is de leeuw.
The king of animals is the lion.
The word 'koning' is metaphorically used to indicate the lion as the strongest or most dominant animal.
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