HeyRuaHow to say “royal” in Irish
- Irish:
- ríoga
- English:
- royal, regal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More royal:
- níos ríoga
- Most royal:
- is ríoga
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-ga” /ˈɾˠiːɡə/
What does “ríoga” mean?
“Ríoga” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- royal
- Belonging to or connected with a king, queen or their family.Also: regal, kingly.
1 other meaning: regal
- 2regal
- Fit for a king; stately and magnificent.Also: majestic, stately, princely.
“Ríoga” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ríoga after teaghlach (family, masculine), after cathair (city, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ríoga.
More royal, most royal, very royal
| more royal | níos ríoga | in the past tense: ní ba ríoga |
|---|---|---|
| most royal | is ríoga | in the past tense: ba ríoga |
| as royal as | chomh ríoga le | no change after chomh |
| very royal | an-ríoga | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too royal | róríoga | ró- lenites |
“Ríoga” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Royal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for royal?
The Irish for royal is ríoga (pronounced “REE-ga”). It comes after the noun: teaghlach ríoga, a royal family; cathair ríoga, a royal city.
How do you say more royal and most royal in Irish?
níos ríoga is more royal and is ríoga is most royal. In the past tense they become ní ba ríoga and ba ríoga.
How do you say very royal in Irish?
an-ríoga. Too royal is róríoga, and as royal as is chomh ríoga le.
Does ríoga have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ríoga can mean royal or regal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ríoga' and 'ríúil'?
'Ríoga' is the usual word for royal, as in 'teaghlach ríoga'. 'Ríúil' tends to mean kingly or splendid in manner, as in 'fáilte ríúil'.
