HeyRuaHow to say “abundant” in Irish
- Irish:
- raidhsiúil
- English:
- abundant, lavish
- Word type:
- adjective
- More abundant:
- níos raidhsiúla
- Most abundant:
- is raidhsiúla
- Plural:
- raidhsiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “RYE-shool” /ˈɾˠəisʲuːlʲ/
What does “raidhsiúil” mean?
“Raidhsiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- abundant
- Existing in large amounts, plentiful.Also: plentiful, profuse, copious, ample.
1 other meaning: lavish
- 2lavish
- Generous and giving freely, without holding back.Also: generous, liberal, bountiful.
Other Irish adjectives for abundant: flúirseach (plentiful)
“Raidhsiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is raidhsiúil after fómhar (harvest, masculine), after bliain (year, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, raidhsiúla.
More abundant, most abundant, very abundant
Bhí an t-iasc níos raidhsiúla anuraidh. The fish were more plentiful last year.
| more abundant | níos raidhsiúla | in the past tense: ní ba raidhsiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most abundant | is raidhsiúla | in the past tense: ba raidhsiúla |
| as abundant as | chomh raidhsiúil le | no change after chomh |
| very abundant | an-raidhsiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too abundant | róraidhsiúil | ró- lenites |
“Raidhsiúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Abundant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abundant?
The Irish for abundant is raidhsiúil (pronounced “RYE-shool”). It comes after the noun: fómhar raidhsiúil, an abundant harvest; bliain raidhsiúil, an abundant year.
How do you say more abundant and most abundant in Irish?
níos raidhsiúla is more abundant and is raidhsiúla is most abundant. In the past tense they become ní ba raidhsiúla and ba raidhsiúla.
What is the plural of raidhsiúil?
With a plural noun raidhsiúil becomes raidhsiúla: fómhair raidhsiúla, blianta raidhsiúla.
How do you say very abundant in Irish?
an-raidhsiúil. Too abundant is róraidhsiúil, and as abundant as is chomh raidhsiúil le.
Does raidhsiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Raidhsiúil can mean abundant or lavish, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'raidhsiúil' and 'flúirseach'?
Both mean plentiful; 'flúirseach' is the more common everyday word, while 'raidhsiúil' comes from 'raidhse' (abundance) and can also suggest lavishness.
