राजकीय
rajakīya
The Sanskrit word for royal is राजकीय (rajakīya).
राजकीय is an adjective meaning of or relating to a monarch or his family. In many contexts, it specifically refers to 'state' or 'governmental' matters (e.g., state affairs).
Meaning: of or relating to a monarch or his family (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from 'raja' (king) with the suffix '-īya', which functions similarly to the English suffix '-al' in 'royal'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form राजकीय will take different endings based on the gender, number and case of the noun it modifies. For example, the form राजकीयः is the masculine singular nominative.
How do you pronounce it?
rajakīya
Did you know?
- The Sanskrit root raj does not only mean 'to rule' but also 'to shine' or 'to be colored', suggesting that being 'royal' is linked to radiance.
- The concept of राजकीय is closely tied to dharma, where a 'royal' duty is not about personal power but about maintaining the cosmic and social order.
- In the context of ancient Indian law, the concept of 'royal' or 'state' affairs (राजकीय) was often used to distinguish between duties owed to the gods and duties owed to the earthly government.
Examples in context
- राजकीयं कार्यं अत्यन्तं महत्त्वपूर्णम् अस्ति।Rājakīyaṃ kāryam atyantaṃ mahattvapūrṇam asti.Royal work is extremely important.
- तस्य राजकीय-जीवनं सुखमयं अस्ति।Tasya rājakīya-jīvanaṃ sukhamayaṃ asti.His royal life is pleasant.
- अयं राजकीय-सन्देशः अस्ति।Ayaṃ rājakīya-sandeśaḥ asti.This is a royal message.
Example conversation
Kavya and Ishan are visiting an ancient palace.
- इशान Ishanपश्य काव्ये, एतद् राजकीयं द्वारम् अस्ति।paśya kāvye, etad rājakīyaṃ dvāram asti.Look Kavya, this is the royal gate.
- काव्या Kavyaअहो! एतत् अति सुन्दरं वर्तते।aho! etat ati sundaraṃ vartate.Wow! This is very beautiful.
- इशान Ishanअत्र राजकीयः उत्सवः भवति।atra rājakīyaḥ utsavaḥ bhavati.A royal festival takes place here.
- काव्या Kavyaअहं तत्र गन्तुम् इच्छामि।ahaṃ tatra gantum icchāmi.I want to go there.
