രാജകുമാരൻ
raajakumaaran
The Malayalam word for "prince" is രാജകുമാരൻ (raajakumaaran).
രാജകുമാരൻ is used to refer to the son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch.
Meaning: son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of raaja, meaning "king" and kumaaran, meaning "son" or "youth".
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural "princes", the suffix -maar is added to the base word to create രാജകുമാരൻമാർ.
How do you pronounce it?
raajakumaaran
Did you know?
- In old Kerala customs, the succession of 'princes' to the throne often followed a matrilineal system, meaning the crown could pass through the sister's son.
- The word കുമാരൻ ('son') is also used in Malayalam as a name for the deity Kartikeya, the god of war.
- While രാജകുമാരൻ is the formal term for a royal prince, in many Malayalam folk songs and classical poetry, the word കുമാരൻ is used alone as a poetic synonym for a beautiful young man or a beloved.
Examples in context
- ആ രാജകുമാരൻ വളരെ ബുദ്ധിമാനാണ്.aa raajakumaaran valare budhimanaan.That prince is very intelligent.
Example conversation
Rahul and Meera are discussing a storybook they are reading.
- രാഹുൽ Rahulഈ കഥയിലെ രാജകുമാരൻ ആരാണ്?ee kadhayile raajakumaaran aaraanu?Who is the prince in this story?
- മീര Meeraഅവൻ ഒരു രാജ്യത്തിന്റെ അവകാശിയാണ്.avan oru raajyangathinte avakaashiyaanu.He is the heir to a kingdom.
- രാഹുൽ Rahulരാജകുമാരന് നല്ല ശൗര്യമുണ്ടല്ലോ.raajakumaaran nalla shouryamundallo.The prince is very brave, isn't he?
- മീര Meeraഅതെ, അവൻ വളരെ ധീരനാണ്.athe, avan valare dheeranaan.Yes, he is very courageous.
