German Conversation · Level 9
87 words
German word
royal
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁo̯ˈjaːl/
Meaning
- adjectiveroyal
Example
Die royale Familie reiste nach London.
The royal family traveled to London.
More examples
Eine royale Hochzeit wurde im Schloss gefeiert.
A royal wedding was celebrated at the castle.
Core concept
A crown-marked household, palace, and public ceremony linked to one ruling family.
Common phrases
die royale Familie
the royal family
eine royale Hochzeit
a royal wedding
Similar words
königlich: Associated with a monarch or royal household in official and ceremonial settings.
adelig: Associated with the aristocracy, its rank, or its customary lifestyle.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet Zugehörigkeit oder Beziehung zum Königshaus oder zur königlichen Familie.
Word origin
German royal was borrowed through French royal from Latin regalis, which derives from rex, meaning king.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, royal takes German endings in forms such as royale Familie, royaler Besuch, and royales Anwesen.
Opposites
- republikanischrepublicanadjective
Related words
- Royalistmonarchistnoun
- royalistischmonarchistadjective