HeyRuaHow to say “concrete” in Irish
- Irish:
- nithiúil
- English:
- concrete, corporeal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More concrete:
- níos nithiúla
- Most concrete:
- is nithiúla
- Plural:
- nithiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “NIH-hool” /ˈnʲihuːlʲ/
What does “nithiúil” mean?
“Nithiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- concrete
- Real and solid, existing as a thing rather than as an idea.Also: real, material, tangible, physical.
1 other meaning: corporeal
- 2corporeal
- Having a physical body or substance.Also: bodily, physical.
“Nithiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is nithiúil after rud (thing, masculine), after fianaise (evidence, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, nithiúla.
More concrete, most concrete, very concrete
Tá an plean seo níos nithiúla ná an ceann eile. This plan is more concrete than the other one.
| more concrete | níos nithiúla | in the past tense: ní ba nithiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most concrete | is nithiúla | in the past tense: ba nithiúla |
| as concrete as | chomh nithiúil le | no change after chomh |
| very concrete | an-nithiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too concrete | rónithiúil | ró- lenites |
“Nithiúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Concrete in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for concrete?
The Irish for concrete is nithiúil (pronounced “NIH-hool”). It comes after the noun: rud nithiúil, a concrete thing; fianaise nithiúil, concrete evidence.
How do you say more concrete and most concrete in Irish?
níos nithiúla is more concrete and is nithiúla is most concrete. In the past tense they become ní ba nithiúla and ba nithiúla.
What is the plural of nithiúil?
With a plural noun nithiúil becomes nithiúla: rudaí nithiúla, fianaisí nithiúla.
How do you say very concrete in Irish?
an-nithiúil. Too concrete is rónithiúil, and as concrete as is chomh nithiúil le.
Does nithiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nithiúil can mean concrete or corporeal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'nithiúil'?
The opposite is 'teibí', abstract: 'ainmfhocal nithiúil' is a concrete noun and 'ainmfhocal teibí' is an abstract noun.
