HeyRuaHow to say “conspicuous” in Irish
- Irish:
- feiceálach
- English:
- conspicuous, showy
- Word type:
- adjective
- More conspicuous:
- níos feiceálaí
- Most conspicuous:
- is feiceálaí
- Plural:
- feiceálacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FEK-aw-lukh” /ˈfʲɛcaːlˠəx/
What does “feiceálach” mean?
“Feiceálach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- conspicuous
- Easily seen or noticed; standing out.Also: visible, noticeable, prominent, eye-catching.
1 other meaning: showy
- 2showy
- Striking or impressive in appearance, good-looking.Also: striking, handsome, impressive.
“Feiceálach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is feiceálach after comhartha (sign, masculine), after áit (place, 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: áit fheiceálach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: comhartha feiceálach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, feiceálacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: áiteanna feiceálacha.
More conspicuous, most conspicuous, very conspicuous
Tá an spórt níos feiceálaí anois de bharr na meán. Sport is more visible now because of the media.
| more conspicuous | níos feiceálaí | in the past tense: ní b'fheiceálaí |
|---|---|---|
| most conspicuous | is feiceálaí | in the past tense: ab fheiceálaí |
| as conspicuous as | chomh feiceálach le | no change after chomh |
| very conspicuous | an-fheiceálach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too conspicuous | rófheiceálach | ró- lenites |
“Feiceálach” 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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Conspicuous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conspicuous?
The Irish for conspicuous is feiceálach (pronounced “FEK-aw-lukh”). It comes after the noun: comhartha feiceálach, a conspicuous sign; áit fheiceálach, a conspicuous place.
How do you say more conspicuous and most conspicuous in Irish?
níos feiceálaí is more conspicuous and is feiceálaí is most conspicuous. In the past tense they become ní b'fheiceálaí and ab fheiceálaí.
Why does feiceálach become fheiceálach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So áit fheiceálach (a conspicuous place) but comhartha feiceálach (a conspicuous sign), because comhartha is masculine.
What is the plural of feiceálach?
With a plural noun feiceálach becomes feiceálacha: comharthaí feiceálacha, áiteanna feiceálacha.
How do you say very conspicuous in Irish?
an-fheiceálach. Too conspicuous is rófheiceálach, and as conspicuous as is chomh feiceálach le.
Does feiceálach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feiceálach can mean conspicuous or showy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'feiceálach' and 'sofheicthe'?
'Sofheicthe' simply means visible, able to be seen, while 'feiceálach' means conspicuous or striking, something that catches the eye.
