HeyRuaHow to say “delightful” in Irish
- Irish:
- aoibhinn
- English:
- delightful, blissful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More delightful:
- níos aoibhne
- Most delightful:
- is aoibhne
- Plural:
- aoibhne
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-vin” /ˈiːvʲɪnʲ/
What does “aoibhinn” mean?
“Aoibhinn” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- delightful
- Very pleasant and giving great joy.Also: lovely, pleasant, beautiful.
1 other meaning: blissful
- 2blissful
- Full of happiness and peace.Also: joyful, happy, blessed.
Other Irish adjectives for delightful: aoibhiúil (pleasant)
“Is aoibhinn liom”: I adore
Is aoibhinn liom is I love, I adore, a warmer is breá liom; before a vowel ba becomes b’: b'aoibhinn liom.
Is aoibhinn liom an fharraige. I love the sea.
Is aoibhinn liom é. I love it.
Similar phrases: is breá liom (I love), is maith liom (I like), taitníonn sé liom (I like it).
“Aoibhinn” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aoibhinn after lá (day, masculine), after oíche (night, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aoibhne.
More delightful, most delightful, very delightful
| more delightful | níos aoibhne | in the past tense: ní b'aoibhne |
|---|---|---|
| most delightful | is aoibhne | in the past tense: ab aoibhne |
| as delightful as | chomh haoibhinn le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very delightful | an-aoibhinn | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too delightful | ró-aoibhinn | ró- lenites |
“Aoibhinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Phrases with aoibhinn: Is aoibhinn liom é (I love it)
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Phrases with “aoibhinn”
Delightful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for delightful?
The Irish for delightful is aoibhinn (pronounced “EE-vin”). It comes after the noun: lá aoibhinn, a delightful day; oíche aoibhinn, a delightful night.
What is the difference between is aoibhinn liom and is breá liom?
Both mean I love something. Is aoibhinn liom is the warmer of the two, closer to I adore; is breá liom is I love, I really like. Is maith liom is simply I like.
How do you say more delightful and most delightful in Irish?
níos aoibhne is more delightful and is aoibhne is most delightful. In the past tense they become ní b'aoibhne and ab aoibhne.
What is the plural of aoibhinn?
With a plural noun aoibhinn becomes aoibhne: laethanta aoibhne, oícheanta aoibhne.
How do you say very delightful in Irish?
an-aoibhinn. Too delightful is ró-aoibhinn, and as delightful as is chomh haoibhinn le.
Does aoibhinn have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aoibhinn can mean delightful or blissful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'is aoibhinn liom' and 'is maith liom'?
'Is aoibhinn liom' is stronger, meaning 'I love' or 'I delight in', while 'is maith liom' simply means 'I like'.
