HeyRuaHow to say “daily” in Irish
- Irish:
- laethúil
- English:
- daily, diurnal
- Word type:
- adjective
- Dailier:
- níos laethúla
- Dailiest:
- is laethúla
- Plural:
- laethúla
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-hool” /ˈl̪ˠeːhuːlʲ/
What does “laethúil” mean?
“Laethúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- daily
- Happening or done every day.Also: everyday, day-to-day, routine.
1 other meaning: diurnal
- 2diurnal
- Active or happening during the day rather than at night.Also: daytime.
“Laethúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is laethúil after nuachtán (newspaper, masculine), after obair (work, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, laethúla.
Dailier, dailiest, very daily
| dailier | níos laethúla | in the past tense: ní ba laethúla |
|---|---|---|
| dailiest | is laethúla | in the past tense: ba laethúla |
| as daily as | chomh laethúil le | no change after chomh |
| very daily | an-laethúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too daily | rólaethúil | ró- lenites |
“Laethúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Daily in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for daily?
The Irish for daily is laethúil (pronounced “LAY-hool”). It comes after the noun: nuachtán laethúil, a daily newspaper; obair laethúil, daily work.
How do you say dailier and dailiest in Irish?
níos laethúla is dailier and is laethúla is dailiest. In the past tense they become ní ba laethúla and ba laethúla.
What is the plural of laethúil?
With a plural noun laethúil becomes laethúla: nuachtáin laethúla, oibreacha laethúla.
How do you say very daily in Irish?
an-laethúil. Too daily is rólaethúil, and as daily as is chomh laethúil le.
Does laethúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Laethúil can mean daily or diurnal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'every day' rather than 'daily' as an adjective?
Use 'gach lá' as an adverb, for example 'Siúlaim gach lá', while 'laethúil' describes a noun, as in 'siúlóid laethúil'.
