regal
das Regal, die Regale
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Royal, majestic, or worthy of a king. This word is rare and is mostly used in an elevated or literary context.
Die Königin betrat den Saal mit regaler Haltung und beeindruckte alle Anwesenden.
The queen entered the hall with a regal bearing and impressed everyone present.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Regale |
| genitive | des Regals |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Regal | die Regale die Regalien |
| accusative | das Regal | die Regale die Regalien |
| dative | dem Regal | den Regalen den Regalien |
| genitive | des Regals des Regales | der Regale der Regalien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The adjective "regal" is rare and is used almost only in written language or in a literary context. It sounds very formal and poetic.
Die alte Dame hatte eine regale Ausstrahlung.
The elderly lady had a regal aura.
"Regal" often describes a majestic appearance or aura. Typical nouns it is combined with are "Haltung" (bearing), "Anmut" (grace), "Würde" (dignity), or "Anblick" (sight).
Sie betrat den Raum mit regaler Anmut.
She entered the room with regal grace.
The word derives from the Latin "regalis" (royal), which comes from the word "rex" (king). This origin is a good memory aid for the meaning "royal" or "majestic".
Der Löwe wird wegen seiner Mähne oft als Tier mit regaler Erscheinung bezeichnet.
Because of its mane, the lion is often described as an animal with a regal appearance.
