HeyRuaHow to say “criminal” in Irish
- Irish:
- coiriúil
- English:
- criminal, culpable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More criminal:
- níos coiriúla
- Most criminal:
- is coiriúla
- Plural:
- coiriúla
- Pronunciation:
- “KIR-oo-il” /ˈkɪɾʲuːlʲ/
What does “coiriúil” mean?
“Coiriúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- criminal
- Relating to crime or breaking the law.Also: illegal, unlawful, felonious.
1 other meaning: culpable
- 2culpable
- Deserving blame for doing wrong.Also: guilty, blameworthy.
“Coiriúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is coiriúil after gníomh (action, masculine), after cúirt (court, 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: cúirt choiriúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: gníomh coiriúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, coiriúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: cúirteanna coiriúla.
More criminal, most criminal, very criminal
| more criminal | níos coiriúla | in the past tense: ní ba choiriúla |
|---|---|---|
| most criminal | is coiriúla | in the past tense: ba choiriúla |
| as criminal as | chomh coiriúil le | no change after chomh |
| very criminal | an-choiriúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too criminal | róchoiriúil | ró- lenites |
“Coiriúil” 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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Criminal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for criminal?
The Irish for criminal is coiriúil (pronounced “KIR-oo-il”). It comes after the noun: gníomh coiriúil, a criminal action; cúirt choiriúil, a criminal court.
How do you say more criminal and most criminal in Irish?
níos coiriúla is more criminal and is coiriúla is most criminal. In the past tense they become ní ba choiriúla and ba choiriúla.
Why does coiriúil become choiriúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So cúirt choiriúil (a criminal court) but gníomh coiriúil (a criminal action), because gníomh is masculine.
What is the plural of coiriúil?
With a plural noun coiriúil becomes coiriúla: gníomhartha coiriúla, cúirteanna coiriúla.
How do you say very criminal in Irish?
an-choiriúil. Too criminal is róchoiriúil, and as criminal as is chomh coiriúil le.
Does coiriúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coiriúil can mean criminal or culpable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'coiriúil' and 'mídhleathach'?
'Coiriúil' means criminal, involving a crime, as in 'dlí coiriúil'. 'Mídhleathach' simply means illegal or not allowed by law.
