HeyRuaHow to say “academic” in Irish
- Irish:
- acadúil
- English:
- academic, theoretical
- Word type:
- adjective
- More academic:
- níos acadúla
- Most academic:
- is acadúla
- Plural:
- acadúla
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-a-dool” /ˈakəd̪ˠuːlʲ/
What does “acadúil” mean?
“Acadúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- academic
- Relating to study, scholarship, universities or formal education.Also: scholarly, educational, university.
1 other meaning: theoretical
- 2theoretical
- Of theoretical interest only, not practical or relevant in reality.Also: academic, hypothetical.
“Acadúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is acadúil after leabhar (book, masculine), after bliain (year, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, acadúla.
More academic, most academic, very academic
Tá an cúrsa seo níos acadúla ná an ceann eile. This course is more academic than the other one.
| more academic | níos acadúla | in the past tense: ní b'acadúla |
|---|---|---|
| most academic | is acadúla | in the past tense: ab acadúla |
| as academic as | chomh hacadúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very academic | an-acadúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too academic | ró-acadúil | ró- lenites |
“Acadúil” 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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Academic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for academic?
The Irish for academic is acadúil (pronounced “AK-a-dool”). It comes after the noun: leabhar acadúil, an academic book; bliain acadúil, an academic year.
How do you say more academic and most academic in Irish?
níos acadúla is more academic and is acadúla is most academic. In the past tense they become ní b'acadúla and ab acadúla.
What is the plural of acadúil?
With a plural noun acadúil becomes acadúla: leabhair acadúla, blianta acadúla.
How do you say very academic in Irish?
an-acadúil. Too academic is ró-acadúil, and as academic as is chomh hacadúil le.
Does acadúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Acadúil can mean academic or theoretical, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is there another Irish word for 'scholarly'?
Yes, 'léannta' means learned or scholarly and often describes a person, while 'acadúil' usually describes work, courses or institutions.
