HeyRuaHow to say “bouncy” in Irish
- Irish:
- preabúil
- English:
- bouncy, spirited
- Word type:
- adjective
- Bouncier:
- níos preabúla
- Bounciest:
- is preabúla
- Plural:
- preabúla
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAB-ool” /ˈpɾʲabuːlʲ/
What does “preabúil” mean?
“Preabúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bouncy
- Full of bounce or spring, lively and quick in movement.Also: springy, lively, sprightly, resilient.
1 other meaning: spirited
- 2spirited
- Energetic and full of spirit, vigorous in manner.Also: vigorous, energetic, jaunty.
Other Irish adjectives for bouncy: preabach (bouncy)
“Preabúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is preabúil after capall (horse, masculine), after liathróid (ball, 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: liathróid phreabúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: capall preabúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, preabúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: capaill phreabúla; after other plurals it does not: liathróidí preabúla.
Bouncier, bounciest, very bouncy
Tá an liathróid seo níos preabúla ná an ceann eile. This ball is bouncier than the other one.
| bouncier | níos preabúla | in the past tense: ní ba phreabúla |
|---|---|---|
| bounciest | is preabúla | in the past tense: ba phreabúla |
| as bouncy as | chomh preabúil le | no change after chomh |
| very bouncy | an-phreabúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too bouncy | róphreabúil | ró- lenites |
“Preabúil” 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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Bouncy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bouncy?
The Irish for bouncy is preabúil (pronounced “PRAB-ool”). It comes after the noun: capall preabúil, a bouncy horse; liathróid phreabúil, a bouncy ball.
How do you say bouncier and bounciest in Irish?
níos preabúla is bouncier and is preabúla is bounciest. In the past tense they become ní ba phreabúla and ba phreabúla.
Why does preabúil become phreabúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So liathróid phreabúil (a bouncy ball) but capall preabúil (a bouncy horse), because capall is masculine.
What is the plural of preabúil?
With a plural noun preabúil becomes preabúla: capaill phreabúla, liathróidí preabúla. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very bouncy in Irish?
an-phreabúil. Too bouncy is róphreabúil, and as bouncy as is chomh preabúil le.
Does preabúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Preabúil can mean bouncy or spirited, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is preabúil related to?
It comes from 'preab', a bounce, start or jump, and the verb 'preab' means to bounce or jump.
