HeyRuaHow to say “careful” in Irish
- Irish:
- aireach
- English:
- careful, attentive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More careful:
- níos airí
- Most careful:
- is airí
- Plural:
- aireacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-uh-ukh” /ˈaɾʲəx/
What does “aireach” mean?
“Aireach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- careful
- Taking care to avoid mistakes or danger.Also: cautious, mindful.
1 other meaning: attentive
- 2attentive
- Paying close attention to someone or something.Also: watchful, vigilant, alert.
Other Irish adjectives for careful: cúramach (careful), faichilleach (careful)
“Aireach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aireach after tiománaí (driver, masculine), after máthair (mother, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aireacha.
More careful, most careful, very careful
Caithfidh tú a bheith níos airí ar an mbóthar. You have to be more careful on the road.
| more careful | níos airí | in the past tense: ní b'airí |
|---|---|---|
| most careful | is airí | in the past tense: ab airí |
| as careful as | chomh haireach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very careful | an-aireach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too careful | ró-aireach | ró- lenites |
“Aireach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Careful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for careful?
The Irish for careful is aireach (pronounced “AR-uh-ukh”). It comes after the noun: tiománaí aireach, a careful driver; máthair aireach, a careful mother.
How do you say more careful and most careful in Irish?
níos airí is more careful and is airí is most careful. In the past tense they become ní b'airí and ab airí.
What is the plural of aireach?
With a plural noun aireach becomes aireacha: tiománaithe aireacha, máithreacha aireacha.
How do you say very careful in Irish?
an-aireach. Too careful is ró-aireach, and as careful as is chomh haireach le.
Does aireach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aireach can mean careful or attentive, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'aireach' and 'cúramach'?
Both mean careful; 'cúramach' is the more common everyday word, while 'aireach' leans towards being watchful or attentive.
Which preposition goes with 'aireach'?
Use 'ar' for the thing you are careful about, as in 'bí aireach ar an tine', be careful of the fire.
