Shah

Pronunciation: /ʃɑː/

Definitions of shah

noun a title of the former ruler of certain Middle Eastern countries

Example Sentences

A1 The shah ruled over the kingdom with absolute power.

A2 The shah's palace was decorated with intricate designs.

B1 The shah's decree was met with mixed reactions from the people.

B2 The shah's reign was marked by both prosperity and conflict.

C1 The shah's dynasty lasted for centuries before eventually being overthrown.

C2 The shah's legacy continues to influence politics in the region to this day.

Examples of shah in a Sentence

formal The shah of Iran was overthrown during the Iranian Revolution in 1979.

informal Did you know that the shah was a big fan of poetry?

slang That party was so lit, even the shah showed up!

figurative He ruled the company with an iron fist, like a shah in his palace.

Grammatical Forms of shah

• past tense: shahed
• plural: shahs
• comparative: more shah
• superlative: most shah
• present tense: shahs
• future tense: will shah
• perfect tense: have shahed
• continuous tense: is shahing
• singular: shah
• positive degree: shah
• infinitive: to shah
• gerund: shahing
• participle: shahed

Origin and Evolution of shah

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Persian

Story behind the word: The word 'shah' originated from the Persian language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a king or monarch in Persian, the term 'shah' has been adopted by various other languages and cultures in the Middle East and South Asia to refer to rulers or leaders of different levels of authority.