HeyRuaHow to say “authentic” in Irish
- Irish:
- barántúil
- English:
- authentic, trustworthy
- Word type:
- adjective
- More authentic:
- níos barántúla
- Most authentic:
- is barántúla
- Plural:
- barántúla
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-awn-tool” /ˈbˠaɾˠaːnˠt̪ˠuːlʲ/
What does “barántúil” mean?
“Barántúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- authentic
- Genuine and reliable, coming from a trustworthy source.Also: genuine, authoritative, reliable.
1 other meaning: trustworthy
- 2trustworthy
- Able to be relied on or trusted.Also: reliable, dependable.
“Barántúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is barántúil after fear (man, masculine), after cáipéis (document, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: cáipéis bharántúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear barántúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, barántúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir bharántúla; after other plurals it does not: cáipéisí barántúla.
More authentic, most authentic, very authentic
Tá an leagan seo níos barántúla ná an ceann eile. This version is more authentic than the other one.
| more authentic | níos barántúla | in the past tense: ní ba bharántúla |
|---|---|---|
| most authentic | is barántúla | in the past tense: ba bharántúla |
| as authentic as | chomh barántúil le | no change after chomh |
| very authentic | an-bharántúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too authentic | róbharántúil | ró- lenites |
“Barántúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Authentic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for authentic?
The Irish for authentic is barántúil (pronounced “BAR-awn-tool”). It comes after the noun: fear barántúil, an authentic man; cáipéis bharántúil, an authentic document.
How do you say more authentic and most authentic in Irish?
níos barántúla is more authentic and is barántúla is most authentic. In the past tense they become ní ba bharántúla and ba bharántúla.
Why does barántúil become bharántúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So cáipéis bharántúil (an authentic document) but fear barántúil (an authentic man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of barántúil?
With a plural noun barántúil becomes barántúla: fir bharántúla, cáipéisí barántúla. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very authentic in Irish?
an-bharántúil. Too authentic is róbharántúil, and as authentic as is chomh barántúil le.
Does barántúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Barántúil can mean authentic or trustworthy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is barántúil related to barántas?
Barántúil comes from barántas, meaning a warrant or guarantee, so something barántúil is vouched for, as in foinse bharántúil, a reliable source.
