HeyRuaHow to say “artistic” in Irish
- Irish:
- ealaíniúil
- English:
- artistic, skilful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More artistic:
- níos ealaíniúla
- Most artistic:
- is ealaíniúla
- Plural:
- ealaíniúla
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-ee-nee-ool” /ˈalˠiːnʲuːlʲ/
What does “ealaíniúil” mean?
“Ealaíniúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- artistic
- Showing skill, taste or creativity in art.Also: arty, creative, aesthetic.
1 other meaning: skilful
- 2skilful
- Done with craft and ingenuity; clever or artful.Also: artful, ingenious, crafty.
Other Irish adjectives for artistic: ealaíonta (artistic)
“Ealaíniúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ealaíniúil 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, ealaíniúla.
More artistic, most artistic, very artistic
Tá an grianghraf seo níos ealaíniúla ná an ceann eile. This photograph is more artistic than the other one.
| more artistic | níos ealaíniúla | in the past tense: ní b'ealaíniúla |
|---|---|---|
| most artistic | is ealaíniúla | in the past tense: ab ealaíniúla |
| as artistic as | chomh healaíniúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very artistic | an-ealaíniúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too artistic | ró-ealaíniúil | ró- lenites |
“Ealaíniúil” 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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Artistic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for artistic?
The Irish for artistic is ealaíniúil (pronounced “AL-ee-nee-ool”). It comes after the noun: fear ealaíniúil, an artistic man; bean ealaíniúil, an artistic woman.
How do you say more artistic and most artistic in Irish?
níos ealaíniúla is more artistic and is ealaíniúla is most artistic. In the past tense they become ní b'ealaíniúla and ab ealaíniúla.
What is the plural of ealaíniúil?
With a plural noun ealaíniúil becomes ealaíniúla: fir ealaíniúla, mná ealaíniúla.
How do you say very artistic in Irish?
an-ealaíniúil. Too artistic is ró-ealaíniúil, and as artistic as is chomh healaíniúil le.
Does ealaíniúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ealaíniúil can mean artistic or skilful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ealaíniúil' and 'ealaíonta'?
Both can mean artistic or skilful; 'ealaíonta' leans more towards artful or cunning in some uses, while 'ealaíniúil' is the usual word for artistic in a creative sense.
