shah
word
Definition
A 'shah' is the title used for a king or ruler in Iran (formerly Persia), especially before the 1979 revolution. It refers specifically to Persian monarchs.
Usage & Nuances
'Shah' is a formal historical term, mostly used when discussing Iranian history. It is rarely used for modern rulers in any country. Not to be confused with 'sheikh' (an Arabic leader). The plural is 'shahs.'
Spanish: sha - soberano persaPortuguese (BR): xa - soberano persaPortuguese (PT): xa - soberano persaChinese (Simplified): 国王（主要指伊朗的）Chinese (Traditional): 國王（主要指伊朗的）Hindi: शाह (ईरान के राजा)Arabic: شاه (ملك إيران)Bengali: শাহRussian: шахJapanese: シャーVietnamese: shah - vua Ba Tư (lịch sử)Korean: 샤 - 페르시아 왕Turkish: şahUrdu: شاہIndonesian: shah - vua Ba Tư
Example Sentences
The shah ruled Persia for many years.
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People respected the shah as their king.
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After the revolution, the country no longer had a shah.
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The last shah of Iran left the country in 1979.
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Many old coins feature the image of the shah on one side.
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They studied the lifestyle of the shah to learn more about Persian history.
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