kuninkaallinen
/ˈkuniŋkɑːlːinen/
The English phrase 'regal' is translated into Finnish as kuninkaallinen. Wiktionary also lists ruhtinaallinen.
Meaning: befitting a king (adj)
Ways to say it
| Finnish | IPA |
|---|---|
| kuninkaallinen | /ˈkuniŋkɑːlːinen/ |
| ruhtinaallinen | /ˈruhtinɑːlːinen/ |
The adjective is used to describe something that is befitting a king.
Which one should you use?
While kuninkaallinen means 'royal' or 'kingly', the form ruhtinaallinen is used specifically to mean 'princely' or 'belonging to a prince/ruler'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective kuninkaallinen takes the partitive case ending -a, resulting in the form kuninkaallista, when it is the object of a sentence or used in certain grammatical constructions.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkuniŋkɑːlːinen/
Did you know?
- While kuninkaallinen describes royalty, the word kuningas for 'king' is an ancient loanword from the Proto-Germanic 'kuningaz'.
- In Finnish, ruhtinaallinen can describe a 'princely' amount of something, such as a 'princely sum' of money, even if no royalty is involved.
- The word kuningas is used in Finnish folklore to describe not just humans, but also the 'king' of animals or elements.
Examples in context
- Hänellä on kuninkaallinen olemus.She has a regal presence.
- Tämä on kuin kuninkaallinen juhla.This is like a regal celebration.
- Hänellä on hyvin kuninkaallinen tyyli.He has a very regal style.
Example conversation
Emma and Mikko are attending a formal gala.
- EmmaSinun asunsi on todella kuninkaallinen.Your outfit is truly regal.
- MikkoKiitos, Emma. Halusin näyttää juhlavalta.Thank you, Emma. I wanted to look formal.
- EmmaSe sopii sinulle erinomaisesti.It suits you excellently.
- MikkoOletpa sinä kohtelias.You are so kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “regal” translations and entries kuninkaallinen, ruhtinaallinen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
