HeyRuaHow to say “royal household” in Irish
- Irish:
- rítheaghlach
- English:
- royal household
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-hyow-lukh” /ˈɾʲiːˌhʲəulˠəx/
- Plural:
- rítheaghlaigh (royal households)
- Genitive singular:
- rítheaghlaigh, an rítheaghlaigh (e.g. baill an rítheaghlaigh, members of the royal household)
- Genitive plural:
- rítheaghlach, na rítheaghlach (e.g. stair rítheaghlach na hEorpa, the history of the royal households of Europe)
What does “rítheaghlach” mean?
- royal household
- The household or family of a king, including the royal family and its court.Also: royal family, royal house, royalty.
“Rítheaghlach” with the article
The plural of royal household in Irish is rítheaghlaigh. Here is rítheaghlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rítheaghlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rítheaghlach, the Irish word for royal household.
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Royal household in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for royal household?
The Irish for royal household is rítheaghlach (pronounced “REE-hyow-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rítheaghlaigh.
How do you pronounce rítheaghlach in Irish?
Rítheaghlach is said like “REE-hyow-lukh” (IPA /ˈɾʲiːˌhʲəulˠəx/).
What is the plural of royal household in Irish?
The plural of rítheaghlach is rítheaghlaigh; with the article, na rítheaghlaigh means “the royal households”. The genitive plural is rítheaghlach, as in stair rítheaghlach na hEorpa (the history of the royal households of Europe).
How is 'rítheaghlach' formed?
It combines 'rí' (king) and 'teaghlach' (household, family), with the t lenited after the prefix-like 'rí', giving 'rítheaghlach'.
Can I use 'clann ríoga' instead?
'Clann ríoga' also means royal family, but 'rítheaghlach' is the single-word term covering the royal household as a whole.
