HeyRuaHow to say “athletic” in Irish
- Irish:
- lúthchleasach
- English:
- athletic, relating to athletics
- Word type:
- adjective
- More athletic:
- níos lúthchleasaí
- Most athletic:
- is lúthchleasaí
- Plural:
- lúthchleasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-khlass-ukh” /ˈl̪ˠuːxl̠ʲasˠəx/
What does “lúthchleasach” mean?
“Lúthchleasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- athletic
- Strong, fit and good at sports or physical exercise.Also: sporty, agile, fit.
1 other meaning: relating to athletics
- 2relating to athletics
- Having to do with athletics or athletic sports.Also: athletic, athletics, sporting.
“Lúthchleasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lúthchleasach 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, lúthchleasacha.
More athletic, most athletic, very athletic
Tá Seán níos lúthchleasaí ná a chara. Seán is more athletic than his friend.
| more athletic | níos lúthchleasaí | in the past tense: ní ba lúthchleasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most athletic | is lúthchleasaí | in the past tense: ba lúthchleasaí |
| as athletic as | chomh lúthchleasach le | no change after chomh |
| very athletic | an-lúthchleasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too athletic | rólúthchleasach | ró- lenites |
“Lúthchleasach” 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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Athletic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for athletic?
The Irish for athletic is lúthchleasach (pronounced “LOO-khlass-ukh”). It comes after the noun: fear lúthchleasach, an athletic man; bean lúthchleasach, an athletic woman.
How do you say more athletic and most athletic in Irish?
níos lúthchleasaí is more athletic and is lúthchleasaí is most athletic. In the past tense they become ní ba lúthchleasaí and ba lúthchleasaí.
What is the plural of lúthchleasach?
With a plural noun lúthchleasach becomes lúthchleasacha: fir lúthchleasacha, mná lúthchleasacha.
How do you say very athletic in Irish?
an-lúthchleasach. Too athletic is rólúthchleasach, and as athletic as is chomh lúthchleasach le.
Does lúthchleasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lúthchleasach can mean athletic or relating to athletics, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'lúthchleasach' and 'aclaí'?
'Lúthchleasach' means athletic, good at sports, while 'aclaí' means agile or supple and fit in general.
