HeyRuaHow to say “enough” in Irish
- Irish:
- leor
- English:
- enough, quite
- Word type:
- adjective
- More enough:
- níos leoire
- Most enough:
- is leoire
- Plural:
- leora
- Pronunciation:
- “lyore” /lʲoːɾˠ/
What does “leor” mean?
“Leor” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- enough
- As much or as many as is needed.Also: sufficient, ample, plenty.
1 other meaning: quite
- 2quite
- Used as 'go leor' after an adjective to mean fairly or rather.Also: fairly, rather, pretty.
“Leor” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leor after bia (food, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leora.
More enough, most enough, very enough
| more enough | níos leoire | in the past tense: ní ba leoire |
|---|---|---|
| most enough | is leoire | in the past tense: ba leoire |
| as enough as | chomh leor le | no change after chomh |
| very enough | an-leor | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too enough | róleor | ró- lenites |
“Leor” 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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Enough in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enough?
The Irish for enough is leor (pronounced “lyore”). It comes after the noun: bia leor, enough food; bean leor, an enough woman.
How do you say more enough and most enough in Irish?
níos leoire is more enough and is leoire is most enough. In the past tense they become ní ba leoire and ba leoire.
What is the plural of leor?
With a plural noun leor becomes leora: bianna leora, mná leora.
How do you say very enough in Irish?
an-leor. Too enough is róleor, and as enough as is chomh leor le.
Does leor have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leor can mean enough or quite, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'enough' in Irish?
Use 'go leor' after a noun or adjective (airgead go leor, maith go leor), or 'Is leor' as a predicate: 'Is leor sin' means 'that is enough'. 'Dóthain' is the noun form: 'tá mo dhóthain agam'.
Does 'go leor' mean 'a lot'?
Yes, before or after a noun 'go leor' often means plenty or lots: 'go leor daoine' is 'lots of people'.
