Kraljevski

Kraljevski is an adjective used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian and Montenegrin, meaning royal or of a king. It is formed from the noun kralj (king) in its genitive kraljev and the adjectival suffix -ski. The feminine form is kraljevska, the neuter kraljevsko, and the plural kraljevski.

In usage, kraljevski describes things connected with monarchy or royal authority. Examples include kraljevski dvor (royal court) and kraljevska dinastija (royal dynasty). Historically, the term appears in official and ceremonial contexts and in reference to royal properties or prerogatives. In modern language, it can also be used metaphorically or in branding to convey prestige, as in phrases that imply high quality or ceremonial significance, though such uses are stylistic and context-dependent.

Etymology and related forms: Kraljevski is part of a broader class of Slavic adjectives formed from the word for king. It shares its roots with cognates in other Slavic languages, such as Polish królewski and Czech královský, which similarly mean “royal.” The form adapts to gender and number in continuous agreement with the noun it modifies.

See also: kralj, monarchy, royal court, royal dynasty.