This is the 899th most frequent Norwegian word.
kongen
The king.
Here, 'kongen' is utilized as a noun referring to the monarch or ruler of a kingdom.
Kongen sitter på tronen i slottet.
The king sits on the throne in the castle.
In this sentence, 'Kongen' is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific king, highlighted by the capitalization.
Historien om Kongen er kjent av mange.
The story of the King is known by many.
Here, 'kongen' is used as a definite noun, referring specifically to 'the king' mentioned in context.