HeyRuaHow to say “distinguished” in Irish
- Irish:
- céimiúil
- English:
- distinguished, gradual
- Word type:
- adjective
- More distinguished:
- níos céimiúla
- Most distinguished:
- is céimiúla
- Plural:
- céimiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “KAY-moo-il” /ˈceːmʲuːlʲ/
What does “céimiúil” mean?
“Céimiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- distinguished
- Having high standing or rank; eminent and respected.Also: eminent, illustrious, prominent, dignified.
1 other meaning: gradual
- 2gradual
- Happening step by step, in stages.Also: graded, stepwise.
“Céimiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is céimiúil after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, 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: bean chéimiúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear céimiúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, céimiúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir chéimiúla; after other plurals it does not: mná céimiúla.
More distinguished, most distinguished, very distinguished
Níl duine níos céimiúla ná é sa pharóiste. There is nobody more distinguished than him in the parish.
| more distinguished | níos céimiúla | in the past tense: ní ba chéimiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most distinguished | is céimiúla | in the past tense: ba chéimiúla |
| as distinguished as | chomh céimiúil le | no change after chomh |
| very distinguished | an-chéimiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too distinguished | róchéimiúil | ró- lenites |
“Céimiúil” 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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Distinguished in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for distinguished?
The Irish for distinguished is céimiúil (pronounced “KAY-moo-il”). It comes after the noun: fear céimiúil, a distinguished man; bean chéimiúil, a distinguished woman.
How do you say more distinguished and most distinguished in Irish?
níos céimiúla is more distinguished and is céimiúla is most distinguished. In the past tense they become ní ba chéimiúla and ba chéimiúla.
Why does céimiúil become chéimiúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean chéimiúil (a distinguished woman) but fear céimiúil (a distinguished man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of céimiúil?
With a plural noun céimiúil becomes céimiúla: fir chéimiúla, mná céimiúla. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very distinguished in Irish?
an-chéimiúil. Too distinguished is róchéimiúil, and as distinguished as is chomh céimiúil le.
Does céimiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Céimiúil can mean distinguished or gradual, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'céimiúil' different from 'cáiliúil'?
'Céimiúil' stresses rank and dignity, distinguished, while 'cáiliúil' simply means famous or well known.
