HeyRuaHow to say “enterprising” in Irish
- Irish:
- treallúsach
- English:
- enterprising, assertive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More enterprising:
- níos treallúsaí
- Most enterprising:
- is treallúsaí
- Plural:
- treallúsacha
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAL-oo-sakh” /ˈtʲɾˠal̪ˠuːsˠəx/
What does “treallúsach” mean?
“Treallúsach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- enterprising
- Full of energy and drive, ready to take on new work or ventures.Also: energetic, pushing, go-ahead, industrious.
1 other meaning: assertive
- 2assertive
- Pushing forward boldly, sometimes too forward in one's manner.Also: pushy, forward, bold.
“Treallúsach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is treallúsach after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, 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: girseach threallúsach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear treallúsach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, treallúsacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir threallúsacha; after other plurals it does not: girseacha treallúsacha.
More enterprising, most enterprising, very enterprising
Tá sí níos treallúsaí ná a deartháir. She is more enterprising than her brother.
| more enterprising | níos treallúsaí | in the past tense: ní ba threallúsaí |
|---|---|---|
| most enterprising | is treallúsaí | in the past tense: ba threallúsaí |
| as enterprising as | chomh treallúsach le | no change after chomh |
| very enterprising | an-treallúsach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too enterprising | róthreallúsach | ró- lenites |
“Treallúsach” 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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Enterprising in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enterprising?
The Irish for enterprising is treallúsach (pronounced “TRAL-oo-sakh”). It comes after the noun: fear treallúsach, an enterprising man; girseach threallúsach, an enterprising girl.
How do you say more enterprising and most enterprising in Irish?
níos treallúsaí is more enterprising and is treallúsaí is most enterprising. In the past tense they become ní ba threallúsaí and ba threallúsaí.
Why does treallúsach become threallúsach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So girseach threallúsach (an enterprising girl) but fear treallúsach (an enterprising man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of treallúsach?
With a plural noun treallúsach becomes treallúsacha: fir threallúsacha, girseacha treallúsacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very enterprising in Irish?
an-treallúsach. Too enterprising is róthreallúsach, and as enterprising as is chomh treallúsach le.
Does treallúsach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treallúsach can mean enterprising or assertive, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is related to 'treallúsach'?
The noun is 'treallús', meaning enterprise, energy or push, as in 'Tá treallús ann' (He has drive).
