HeyRuaHow to say “continuous” in Irish
- Irish:
- leanúnach
- English:
- continuous, persistent, following
- Word type:
- adjective
- More continuous:
- níos leanúnaí
- Most continuous:
- is leanúnaí
- Plural:
- leanúnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LAN-oo-nukh” /ˈlʲanuːnəx/
What does “leanúnach” mean?
“Leanúnach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- continuous
- Going on without stopping or breaking off.Also: continual, ongoing, uninterrupted, sustained.
2 other meanings: persistent or following
- 2persistent
- Keeping at something steadily and not giving up.Also: persevering, steadfast, constant.
- 3following
- Coming next or continuing from what went before.Also: consecutive, successive, sequential.
“Leanúnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leanúnach after measúnú (assessment, masculine), after obair (work, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leanúnacha.
More continuous, most continuous, very continuous
| more continuous | níos leanúnaí | in the past tense: ní ba leanúnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most continuous | is leanúnaí | in the past tense: ba leanúnaí |
| as continuous as | chomh leanúnach le | no change after chomh |
| very continuous | an-leanúnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too continuous | róleanúnach | ró- lenites |
“Leanúnach” 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 leanúnach (pronounced “LAN-oo-nukh”). It comes after the noun: measúnú leanúnach, a continuous assessment; obair leanúnach, continuous work.
How do you say more continuous and most continuous in Irish?
níos leanúnaí is more continuous and is leanúnaí is most continuous. In the past tense they become ní ba leanúnaí and ba leanúnaí.
What is the plural of leanúnach?
With a plural noun leanúnach becomes leanúnacha: measúnuithe leanúnacha, oibreacha leanúnacha.
How do you say very continuous in Irish?
an-leanúnach. Too continuous is róleanúnach, and as continuous as is chomh leanúnach le.
Does leanúnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leanúnach can mean continuous, persistent or following, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'continuous assessment' in Irish?
It is 'measúnú leanúnach', a common phrase in education.
Is 'leanúnach' related to the verb 'lean'?
Yes, it comes from 'lean' (follow, continue), so 'leanúnach' means continuing or following on.
