HeyRuaHow to say “convenient” in Irish
- Irish:
- áisiúil
- English:
- convenient, useful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More convenient:
- níos áisiúla
- Most convenient:
- is áisiúla
- Plural:
- áisiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “AASH-ool” /ˈɑːʃuːlʲ/
What does “áisiúil” mean?
“Áisiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- convenient
- Easy to use or reach, saving you time or trouble.Also: handy, accessible.
1 other meaning: useful
- 2useful
- Helpful and practical for a purpose.Also: handy, helpful, practical.
Other Irish adjectives for convenient: caoithiúil (convenient)
“Áisiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is áisiúil after fear (man, masculine), after uirlis (tool, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, áisiúla.
More convenient, most convenient, very convenient
Tá an bus níos áisiúla ná an traein. The bus is more convenient than the train.
| more convenient | níos áisiúla | in the past tense: ní b'áisiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most convenient | is áisiúla | in the past tense: ab áisiúla |
| as convenient as | chomh háisiúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very convenient | an-áisiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too convenient | ró-áisiúil | ró- lenites |
“Áisiúil” 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.
Convenient in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for convenient?
The Irish for convenient is áisiúil (pronounced “AASH-ool”). It comes after the noun: fear áisiúil, a convenient man; uirlis áisiúil, a convenient tool.
How do you say more convenient and most convenient in Irish?
níos áisiúla is more convenient and is áisiúla is most convenient. In the past tense they become ní b'áisiúla and ab áisiúla.
What is the plural of áisiúil?
With a plural noun áisiúil becomes áisiúla: fir áisiúla, uirlisí áisiúla.
How do you say very convenient in Irish?
an-áisiúil. Too convenient is ró-áisiúil, and as convenient as is chomh háisiúil le.
Does áisiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áisiúil can mean convenient or useful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'áisiúil' and 'úsáideach'?
'Áisiúil' stresses convenience or handiness, as in 'áit áisiúil' (a convenient place), while 'úsáideach' simply means useful.
