Royalty (en. Royalti)

/ˈrɔɪəlti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The status or rank of a king or queen.
The people celebrated his royalty when he ascended the throne.
Ang mga tao ay nagdiwang ng kanyang royalti nang siya ay umupo sa trono.
The rights granted to a person or group, often related to the use of a creation or invention.
The author received royalties from her published book.
Ang may-akda ay tumanggap ng mga royalty mula sa kanyang librong inilabas.

Etymology

from Middle English 'reialte', from Old French 'reialte', from Latin 'regalis'

Common Phrases and Expressions

royalty fee
payment made for the use of a creation or invention
royalty fee

Related Words

monarchy
A system of government in which one person, usually a king or queen, has the authority to rule.
monarkiya
nobility
A class of people often consisting of aristocrats or those of high social status.
nobility

Slang Meanings

Social status
Artists in showbiz seem like royalty when there's a red carpet.
Ang mga artista sa showbiz tila nasa royalty kapag may red carpet.
High maintenance
You might not like him anymore because he's such a royal pain.
Baka ayaw mo na sa kanya, kasi sobrang royalty ang ugali niya.
Exclusive group
The guys playing Dota on the corner feel like royalty because there's no one else at their level.
Yung mga naglalaro ng Dota sa kanto, feeling royalty sila kasi wala nang ibang ka-level.