HeyRuaHow to say “entertaining” in Irish
- Irish:
- siamsúil
- English:
- entertaining, pleasant
- Word type:
- adjective
- More entertaining:
- níos siamsúla
- Most entertaining:
- is siamsúla
- Plural:
- siamsúla
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-am-sool” /ˈʃiəmˌsuːlʲ/
What does “siamsúil” mean?
“Siamsúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- entertaining
- Giving enjoyment and amusement, pleasant to watch or take part in.Also: amusing, enjoyable, diverting, fun.
1 other meaning: pleasant
- 2pleasant
- Agreeable and cheerful, making time pass pleasantly.Also: agreeable, cheerful.
“Siamsúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is siamsúil after clár (board, masculine), after oíche (night, 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: oíche shiamsúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: clár siamsúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, siamsúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: cláir shiamsúla; after other plurals it does not: oícheanta siamsúla.
More entertaining, most entertaining, very entertaining
Bhí an dara scannán níos siamsúla ná an chéad cheann. The second film was more entertaining than the first one.
| more entertaining | níos siamsúla | in the past tense: ní ba shiamsúla |
|---|---|---|
| most entertaining | is siamsúla | in the past tense: ba shiamsúla |
| as entertaining as | chomh siamsúil le | no change after chomh |
| very entertaining | an-siamsúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too entertaining | róshiamsúil | ró- lenites |
“Siamsúil” 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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Entertaining in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for entertaining?
The Irish for entertaining is siamsúil (pronounced “SHEE-am-sool”). It comes after the noun: clár siamsúil, an entertaining board; oíche shiamsúil, an entertaining night.
How do you say more entertaining and most entertaining in Irish?
níos siamsúla is more entertaining and is siamsúla is most entertaining. In the past tense they become ní ba shiamsúla and ba shiamsúla.
Why does siamsúil become shiamsúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So oíche shiamsúil (an entertaining night) but clár siamsúil (an entertaining board), because clár is masculine.
What is the plural of siamsúil?
With a plural noun siamsúil becomes siamsúla: cláir shiamsúla, oícheanta siamsúla. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very entertaining in Irish?
an-siamsúil. Too entertaining is róshiamsúil, and as entertaining as is chomh siamsúil le.
Does siamsúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Siamsúil can mean entertaining or pleasant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is siamsúil related to?
It comes from 'siamsa', meaning entertainment or amusement, as in 'Siamsa Tíre', the national folk theatre.
How is siamsúil different from greannmhar?
'Greannmhar' means funny and makes you laugh, while 'siamsúil' means entertaining or enjoyable in a broader sense.
