HeyRuaHow to say “acoustic” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuaimiúil
- English:
- acoustic, resonant
- Word type:
- adjective
- More acoustic:
- níos fuaimiúla
- Most acoustic:
- is fuaimiúla
- Plural:
- fuaimiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “FOO-im-ool” /ˈfuəmʲuːlʲ/
What does “fuaimiúil” mean?
“Fuaimiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- acoustic
- Relating to sound or to how sound is heard.Also: sonic, of sound, auditory.
1 other meaning: resonant
- 2resonant
- Making a full, ringing sound; sonorous.Also: resounding, sonorous, sounding.
“Fuaimiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is fuaimiúil after giotár (guitar, masculine), after fuinneog (window, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: fuinneog fhuaimiúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: giotár fuaimiúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, fuaimiúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: giotáir fhuaimiúla; after other plurals it does not: fuinneoga fuaimiúla.
More acoustic, most acoustic, very acoustic
Tá an séipéal níos fuaimiúla ná an halla. The church is more resonant than the hall.
| more acoustic | níos fuaimiúla | in the past tense: ní b'fhuaimiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most acoustic | is fuaimiúla | in the past tense: ab fhuaimiúla |
| as acoustic as | chomh fuaimiúil le | no change after chomh |
| very acoustic | an-fhuaimiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too acoustic | rófhuaimiúil | ró- lenites |
“Fuaimiúil” 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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Acoustic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acoustic?
The Irish for acoustic is fuaimiúil (pronounced “FOO-im-ool”). It comes after the noun: giotár fuaimiúil, an acoustic guitar; fuinneog fhuaimiúil, an acoustic window.
How do you say more acoustic and most acoustic in Irish?
níos fuaimiúla is more acoustic and is fuaimiúla is most acoustic. In the past tense they become ní b'fhuaimiúla and ab fhuaimiúla.
Why does fuaimiúil become fhuaimiúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So fuinneog fhuaimiúil (an acoustic window) but giotár fuaimiúil (an acoustic guitar), because giotár is masculine.
What is the plural of fuaimiúil?
With a plural noun fuaimiúil becomes fuaimiúla: giotáir fhuaimiúla, fuinneoga fuaimiúla. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very acoustic in Irish?
an-fhuaimiúil. Too acoustic is rófhuaimiúil, and as acoustic as is chomh fuaimiúil le.
Does fuaimiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fuaimiúil can mean acoustic or resonant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'fuaimiúil' and 'fuaimneach'?
'Fuaimneach' usually means noisy or resounding, while 'fuaimiúil' is used more for acoustic, as in 'giotár fuaimiúil'.
