HeyRuaHow to say “continuous” in Irish
- Irish:
- leantach
- English:
- continuous, persistent, consequential
- Word type:
- adjective
- More continuous:
- níos leantaí
- Most continuous:
- is leantaí
- Plural:
- leantacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LAN-tukh” /ˈlʲan̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “leantach” mean?
“Leantach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- continuous
- Going on without a break, following on in sequence.Also: consecutive, successive, following.
2 other meanings: persistent or consequential
- 2persistent
- Sticking with something and not giving up; tending to follow or cling.Also: adhesive, clinging.
- 3consequential
- Following as a result of something else.Also: resultant, ensuing.
Other Irish adjectives for continuous: leanúnach (continuous)
“Leantach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leantach after scéal (story, masculine), after sraith (series, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leantacha.
More continuous, most continuous, very continuous
Tá an fhuaim seo níos leantaí ná an ceann eile. This sound is more continuous than the other one.
| more continuous | níos leantaí | in the past tense: ní ba leantaí |
|---|---|---|
| most continuous | is leantaí | in the past tense: ba leantaí |
| as continuous as | chomh leantach le | no change after chomh |
| very continuous | an-leantach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too continuous | róleantach | ró- lenites |
“Leantach” 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.
Continuous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for continuous?
The Irish for continuous is leantach (pronounced “LAN-tukh”). It comes after the noun: scéal leantach, a continuous story; sraith leantach, a continuous series.
How do you say more continuous and most continuous in Irish?
níos leantaí is more continuous and is leantaí is most continuous. In the past tense they become ní ba leantaí and ba leantaí.
What is the plural of leantach?
With a plural noun leantach becomes leantacha: scéalta leantacha, sraitheanna leantacha.
How do you say very continuous in Irish?
an-leantach. Too continuous is róleantach, and as continuous as is chomh leantach le.
Does leantach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leantach can mean continuous, persistent or consequential, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'leantach' and 'leanúnach'?
Both mean continuous, but 'leanúnach' is the more common everyday word, as in 'measúnú leanúnach', while 'leantach' often suggests following on in sequence, as in 'scéal leantach'.
