HeyRuaHow to say “artistic” in Irish
- Irish:
- ealaíonta
- English:
- artistic, crafty
- Word type:
- adjective
- More artistic:
- níos ealaíonta
- Most artistic:
- is ealaíonta
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-een-ta” /ˈalˠiːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “ealaíonta” mean?
“Ealaíonta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- artistic
- Showing art, skill or good taste in how something is made or done.Also: skilful, artful, elegant.
1 other meaning: crafty
- 2crafty
- Clever in a tricky or cunning way.Also: tricky, cunning, wily.
Other Irish adjectives for artistic: ealaíniúil (artistic)
“Ealaíonta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ealaíonta after fear (man, masculine), after obair (work, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ealaíonta.
More artistic, most artistic, very artistic
Tá a stíl níos ealaíonta ná stíl a dearthár. Her style is more artistic than her brother's style.
| more artistic | níos ealaíonta | in the past tense: ní b'ealaíonta |
|---|---|---|
| most artistic | is ealaíonta | in the past tense: ab ealaíonta |
| as artistic as | chomh healaíonta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very artistic | an-ealaíonta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too artistic | ró-ealaíonta | ró- lenites |
“Ealaíonta” 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 ealaíonta (pronounced “AL-een-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear ealaíonta, an artistic man; obair ealaíonta, artistic work.
How do you say more artistic and most artistic in Irish?
níos ealaíonta is more artistic and is ealaíonta is most artistic. In the past tense they become ní b'ealaíonta and ab ealaíonta.
How do you say very artistic in Irish?
an-ealaíonta. Too artistic is ró-ealaíonta, and as artistic as is chomh healaíonta le.
Does ealaíonta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ealaíonta can mean artistic or crafty, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between ealaíonta and ealaíonach?
Both relate to ealaín, but ealaíonta usually describes something made or done with art or skill, as in stíl ealaíonta, while ealaíonach is closer to 'artistic' in the sense of relating to the arts.
