HeyRuaHow to say “easygoing” in Irish
- Irish:
- réchúiseach
- English:
- easygoing, careless
- Word type:
- adjective
- More easygoing:
- níos réchúisí
- Most easygoing:
- is réchúisí
- Plural:
- réchúiseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-khoo-shukh” /ˈreːxuːʃəx/
What does “réchúiseach” mean?
“Réchúiseach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- easygoing
- Relaxed and calm, not easily worried or upset.Also: laid-back, relaxed, nonchalant, unconcerned.
1 other meaning: careless
- 2careless
- Too relaxed about something, not taking enough care or interest.Also: lackadaisical, casual, indifferent, complacent.
“Réchúiseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is réchúiseach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, réchúiseacha.
More easygoing, most easygoing, very easygoing
Tá Seán níos réchúisí ná a dheartháir. Seán is more easygoing than his brother.
| more easygoing | níos réchúisí | in the past tense: ní ba réchúisí |
|---|---|---|
| most easygoing | is réchúisí | in the past tense: ba réchúisí |
| as easygoing as | chomh réchúiseach le | no change after chomh |
| very easygoing | an-réchúiseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too easygoing | róréchúiseach | ró- lenites |
“Réchúiseach” 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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Easygoing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for easygoing?
The Irish for easygoing is réchúiseach (pronounced “RAY-khoo-shukh”). It comes after the noun: fear réchúiseach, an easygoing man; bean réchúiseach, an easygoing woman.
How do you say more easygoing and most easygoing in Irish?
níos réchúisí is more easygoing and is réchúisí is most easygoing. In the past tense they become ní ba réchúisí and ba réchúisí.
What is the plural of réchúiseach?
With a plural noun réchúiseach becomes réchúiseacha: fir réchúiseacha, mná réchúiseacha.
How do you say very easygoing in Irish?
an-réchúiseach. Too easygoing is róréchúiseach, and as easygoing as is chomh réchúiseach le.
Does réchúiseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réchúiseach can mean easygoing or careless, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with réchúiseach when saying what someone is relaxed about?
Use faoi, as in "Tá sé réchúiseach faoin obair", meaning he is casual about the work.
Is réchúiseach always a compliment?
Not always: it can mean pleasantly easygoing, but it can also suggest someone is too careless, close to "míchúramach".
