HeyRuaHow to say “astronomical” in Irish
- Irish:
- réalteolaíoch
- English:
- astronomical
- Word type:
- adjective
- More astronomical:
- níos réalteolaíche
- Most astronomical:
- is réalteolaíche
- Plural:
- réalteolaíocha
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYL-tyoh-lee-ukh” /ˈreːl̪ˠtʲoːl̪ˠiːəx/
What does “réalteolaíoch” mean?
- astronomical
- Relating to astronomy, the scientific study of stars, planets and space.Also: astronomic, of astronomy.
“Réalteolaíoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is réalteolaíoch after tráchtas (thesis, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, réalteolaíocha.
More astronomical, most astronomical, very astronomical
Tá an leabhar seo níos réalteolaíche ná an ceann eile. This book is more astronomical than the other one.
| more astronomical | níos réalteolaíche | in the past tense: ní ba réalteolaíche |
|---|---|---|
| most astronomical | is réalteolaíche | in the past tense: ba réalteolaíche |
| as astronomical as | chomh réalteolaíoch le | no change after chomh |
| very astronomical | an-réalteolaíoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too astronomical | róréalteolaíoch | ró- lenites |
“Réalteolaíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Astronomical in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for astronomical?
The Irish for astronomical is réalteolaíoch (pronounced “RAYL-tyoh-lee-ukh”). It comes after the noun: tráchtas réalteolaíoch, an astronomical thesis; bean réalteolaíoch, an astronomical woman.
How do you say more astronomical and most astronomical in Irish?
níos réalteolaíche is more astronomical and is réalteolaíche is most astronomical. In the past tense they become ní ba réalteolaíche and ba réalteolaíche.
What is the plural of réalteolaíoch?
With a plural noun réalteolaíoch becomes réalteolaíocha: tráchtais réalteolaíocha, mná réalteolaíocha.
How do you say very astronomical in Irish?
an-réalteolaíoch. Too astronomical is róréalteolaíoch, and as astronomical as is chomh réalteolaíoch le.
Does 'réalteolaíoch' mean astronomical in the sense of 'huge'?
No, 'réalteolaíoch' relates to the science of astronomy only. For a huge amount, use 'ollmhór' or 'thar na bearta'.
What is the difference between 'réalteolaíoch' and 'astralaíoch'?
'Réalteolaíoch' relates to astronomy, the science, while 'astralaíoch' relates to astrology.
