This is the 5296th most frequent Dutch word.
king
The Dutch word "king" means "chin" in English.
Here, 'koning' is used as a noun referring to a monarch or head of state.
De koning regeert over het land.
The king rules over the land.
In this sentence, 'koning' is used to describe a character portrayed in a performance.
Hij speelde koning in het theaterstuk.
He played the role of the king in the play.
The word 'koning' is metaphorically used to indicate the lion as the strongest or most dominant animal.