HeyRuaHow to say “agile” in Irish
- Irish:
- lúfar
- English:
- agile, fit
- Word type:
- adjective
- More agile:
- níos lúfaire
- Most agile:
- is lúfaire
- Plural:
- lúfara
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-fur” /ˈl̪ˠuːfˠəɾˠ/
What does “lúfar” mean?
“Lúfar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- agile
- Able to move quickly and easily, with a supple, active body.Also: nimble, lithe, supple, athletic.
1 other meaning: fit
- 2fit
- Physically active and in good shape for running, jumping or sport.Also: athletic, sprightly, spry.
“Lúfar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lúfar after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lúfara.
More agile, most agile, very agile
Tá an cat níos lúfaire ná an madra. The cat is more agile than the dog.
| more agile | níos lúfaire | in the past tense: ní ba lúfaire |
|---|---|---|
| most agile | is lúfaire | in the past tense: ba lúfaire |
| as agile as | chomh lúfar le | no change after chomh |
| very agile | an-lúfar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too agile | rólúfar | ró- lenites |
“Lúfar” 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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Agile in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for agile?
The Irish for agile is lúfar (pronounced “LOO-fur”). It comes after the noun: fear lúfar, an agile man; bean lúfar, an agile woman.
How do you say more agile and most agile in Irish?
níos lúfaire is more agile and is lúfaire is most agile. In the past tense they become ní ba lúfaire and ba lúfaire.
What is the plural of lúfar?
With a plural noun lúfar becomes lúfara: fir lúfara, mná lúfara.
How do you say very agile in Irish?
an-lúfar. Too agile is rólúfar, and as agile as is chomh lúfar le.
Does lúfar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lúfar can mean agile or fit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'lúfar' and 'aclaí'?
Both mean agile or supple. 'Aclaí' is also the usual word for physically fit, as in 'duine aclaí', while 'lúfar' stresses nimble, springy movement.
