مَلَكِيّ
malakiyy
The English word 'royal' is translated into Arabic as مَلَكِيّ (malakiyy). Wiktionary also lists قَيْصَرِيّ (qayṣariyy).
Meaning: of or relating to a monarch or his family (adj)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| مَلَكِيّ | malakiyy |
| قَيْصَرِيّ | qayṣariyy |
The term is used as an adjective to describe something of or relating to a monarch or their family.
What does it mean word for word?
The word مَلَكِيّ is derived from the root 'm-l-k', which relates to the concepts of ownership and kingship.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the term used for 'royal' is ملكي.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to the concept of royalty or the royal institution as a noun, you can use مَلَكِيَّة.
How do you pronounce it?
malakiyy
Did you know?
- While مَلَكِيّ refers to a king, the root 'm-l-k' is also used in the word for 'angel' مَلَاك, though the two words have different grammatical patterns.
- While مَلَكِيّ relates to a monarch, the adjective قَيْصَرِيّ is used to describe things related to a 'Caesar' or an emperor, reflecting the historical influence of the Byzantine Empire in the region.
- If you were discussing 'royal' blue or other colors in a formal setting, the Arabic language often prioritizes the color's name rather than attaching the adjective مَلَكِيّ to it.
Examples in context
- أحب أن ألبس طقمًا ملكيًا في المناسبات الخاصة.I love wearing a royal suit for special occasions.
Example conversation
Ziad and Maryam are looking at a photo of a palace.
- زياد Ziadانظري يا مريم، هذا القصر مَلَكِيّ.Unẓurī yā Maryam, hādhā al-qaṣr malakī.Look Maryam, this palace is royal.
- مريم Maryamإنه جميل جداً وفخم.Innahu jamīl jiddan wa-fakhim.It is very beautiful and luxurious.
- زياد Ziadهل تعتقدين أن الملك يعيش هناك؟Hal ta'taqidīna anna al-malik ya'īshu hunāk?Do you think the king lives there?
- مريم Maryamنعم، يبدو مكاناً مثالياً له.Na'am, yabdū makānan mithāliyyan lahu.Yes, it looks like a perfect place for him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “royal” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
