מלכותי
malkhuti
The Hebrew word for royal is מלכותי (malkhuti).
מלכותי is an adjective used to describe things that are of or relating to a monarch or their family.
Meaning: of or relating to a monarch or his family (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the noun מלך (king) or מלכה (queen) using the suffix -י, which functions as an adjective-forming suffix.
Which one should you use?
While מלכותי is the adjective for royal or regal, the related noun מלוכה refers to the concept of the monarchy or the kingdom itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its form to match the gender and number of the noun it describes: use מלכותית for the feminine singular and מלכותיות for the feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
malkhuti
Did you know?
- The word מלכותי is often used in modern Hebrew as a synonym for 'luxurious' or 'grand', regardless of whether any actual royalty is involved.
- In Hebrew, the word for 'kingdom' or 'monarchy' מלכות also serves as the name for the 'Kingdom of Heaven' in religious contexts.
- In certain biblical contexts, the concept of 'royalty' is described not just by the adjective מלכותי, but by the physical act of 'anointing' with oil.
Examples in context
- יש לו אווירה ממלכית בבית שלו.He has a royal atmosphere in his house.
- הצבע הזה נותן תחושה מלכותית.ha-tzeva ha-ze noten t'chusha malkhutit.This color gives a royal feeling.
- הם חוגגים חגיגה מלכותית בטירה.hem chog-gem chagiga malkhutit ba-tira.They are celebrating a royal feast in the castle.
Example conversation
Maya and Daniel are looking at a luxury hotel room.
- מאיה Mayaהחדר הזה נראה מלכותי מאוד.ha-chedar ha-ze nir'e malkhut-i me'od.This room looks very royal.
- דניאל Danielכן, הוא ממש מפואר.ken, hu mamash mefu'ar.Yes, it is truly magnificent.
- מאיה Mayaדניאל, אתה רוצה להזמין חדר כזה?Daniel, ata rotze le-hazmin cheder kaze?Daniel, do you want to book a room like this?
- דניאל Danielזה בטח יעלה הרבה מאוד.ze betach ya'ale harbe me'od.That will certainly cost a lot.
