HeyRuaHow to say “energetic” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuinniúil
- English:
- energetic, forceful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More energetic:
- níos fuinniúla
- Most energetic:
- is fuinniúla
- Plural:
- fuinniúla
- Pronunciation:
- “fwin-OOL” /fˠəˈnʲuːlʲ/
What does “fuinniúil” mean?
“Fuinniúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- energetic
- Full of energy and vigour, lively and active.Also: vigorous, spirited, dynamic, lively.
“Fuinniúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is fuinniúil after duine (person, masculine), after óráid (speech, 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: óráid fhuinniúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: duine fuinniúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, fuinniúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: óráidí fuinniúla.
More energetic, most energetic, very energetic
Tá mo dheirfiúr níos fuinniúla ná mise. My sister is more energetic than me.
| more energetic | níos fuinniúla | in the past tense: ní b'fhuinniúla |
|---|---|---|
| most energetic | is fuinniúla | in the past tense: ab fhuinniúla |
| as energetic as | chomh fuinniúil le | no change after chomh |
| very energetic | an-fhuinniúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too energetic | rófhuinniúil | ró- lenites |
“Fuinniúil” 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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Energetic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for energetic?
The Irish for energetic is fuinniúil (pronounced “fwin-OOL”). It comes after the noun: duine fuinniúil, an energetic person; óráid fhuinniúil, an energetic speech.
How do you say more energetic and most energetic in Irish?
níos fuinniúla is more energetic and is fuinniúla is most energetic. In the past tense they become ní b'fhuinniúla and ab fhuinniúla.
Why does fuinniúil become fhuinniúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So óráid fhuinniúil (an energetic speech) but duine fuinniúil (an energetic person), because duine is masculine.
What is the plural of fuinniúil?
With a plural noun fuinniúil becomes fuinniúla: daoine fuinniúla, óráidí fuinniúla.
How do you say very energetic in Irish?
an-fhuinniúil. Too energetic is rófhuinniúil, and as energetic as is chomh fuinniúil le.
Does fuinniúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fuinniúil can mean energetic or forceful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is fuinniúil related to?
It comes from the noun 'fuinneamh', meaning energy, so 'fuinniúil' means having energy.
