No. 5,221 in Dutch
koning
King.
In a sentence
De koning woont in een prachtig paleis.
The king lives in a beautiful palace.
Here, 'koning' is used as a noun meaning 'king,' referring to a male monarch.
Hij speelt als een koning op het schaakbord.
He plays like a king on the chessboard.
In this context, 'koning' retains its noun meaning but is used metaphorically to depict excellence and dominance.
Tijdens de festiviteiten voelde hij zich een echte koning.
During the festivities, he felt like a real king.
In this example, 'koning' figuratively conveys a sense of honor or exceptional treatment.
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