21 December 2025
How do you say Majesty in German?
Not all German words are used every day - some appear with pomp, in royal settings or ironic eye-rolls. That’s the case with majesty in German, a word that signals power, formality, or playful exaggeration.
The German word is die Majestät. It’s feminine, and the plural is die Majestäten, though you’ll rarely hear the plural outside historical or political texts. If you’re unsure about gender and articles, my gender video lesson gives you the tools to make it click.
Majestät is one of the 1000 most frequently used nouns in German, and even if it feels grand or old-fashioned, it still pops up more often than you’d think - in royal news and in sarcasm.
Examples in all four cases:
Nominative:Seine Majestät hat den Saal betreten.His Majesty entered the hall.
Accusative:Ich habe Seine Majestät von Weitem gesehen.I saw His Majesty from afar.
Dative:Mit Seiner Majestät zu sprechen war eine Ehre.Speaking with His Majesty was an honor.
Genitive:Die Krone Seiner Majestät war aus Gold.His Majesty’s crown was made of gold.
Real-World Tips for Learners
In formal German, Majestät is used like a title:
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Seine Majestät, der König von Schweden - His Majesty, the King of Sweden
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Seine Majestät hat gesprochen - His Majesty has spoken
But in everyday speech, it’s more often used ironically - especially when someone is being overly picky, slow, or dramatic. You might hear a parent say:
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Na, wartet Eure Majestät noch auf den roten Teppich? (Well then, is Your Majesty still waiting for the red carpet?) Eure Majestät is a form of direct address; Ihre Majestät refers to Her Majesty.
There’s also the phrase:
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Majestätsbeleidigung - an insult directed at a monarch; also used figuratively for an insult to someone who regards themselves as above criticism
This word carries a highly formal or ceremonial tone, so even in playful use, it implies distance or status.
In elevated style, Majestät can also mean grandeur: die Majestät der Alpen - the majesty of the Alps. But in everyday speech, it’s mostly a title.
Beginner dialogue using Majestät:
A: Guten Morgen, Majestät!B: Danke, Untertan. Bring mir Kaffee.A: Good morning, Your Majesty!B: Thank you, subject. Bring me coffee.
Now it’s your turn. Think of your answer and say it aloud using Majestät.
“Wer möchte in deinem Umfeld wie eine Majestät behandelt werden - und warum?” Who in your life wants to be treated like royalty - and why?
Be creative - serious or sarcastic works equally well!
German Word of the DayNow you know how to say majesty in German - and how die Majestät still rules in formal titles, historical texts, and sarcastic asides.
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Ready for more German Words of the Day?Check out Land - for a word with layers of meaning from nation to nature.Or revisit Lust - and learn to express what you’re craving, seriously or playfully.
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