HeyRuaHow to say “exceptional” in Irish
- Irish:
- eisceachtúil
- English:
- exceptional, outstanding
- Word type:
- adjective
- More exceptional:
- níos eisceachtúla
- Most exceptional:
- is eisceachtúla
- Plural:
- eisceachtúla
- Pronunciation:
- “esh-kyakh-TOOL” /ˈɛʃcəxtuːlʲ/
What does “eisceachtúil” mean?
“Eisceachtúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- exceptional
- Forming an exception; unusual and not following the normal rule or pattern.Also: unusual, out of the ordinary, atypical.
1 other meaning: outstanding
- 2outstanding
- Unusually good; much better than the ordinary.Also: exceptional, remarkable, extraordinary.
“Eisceachtúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is eisceachtúil after cás (case, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, eisceachtúla.
More exceptional, most exceptional, very exceptional
Bhí an bhliain seo níos eisceachtúla ná anuraidh. This year was more exceptional than last year.
| more exceptional | níos eisceachtúla | in the past tense: ní b'eisceachtúla |
|---|---|---|
| most exceptional | is eisceachtúla | in the past tense: ab eisceachtúla |
| as exceptional as | chomh heisceachtúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very exceptional | an-eisceachtúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too exceptional | ró-eisceachtúil | ró- lenites |
“Eisceachtúil” 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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Exceptional in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exceptional?
The Irish for exceptional is eisceachtúil (pronounced “esh-kyakh-TOOL”). It comes after the noun: cás eisceachtúil, an exceptional case; aimsir eisceachtúil, exceptional weather.
How do you say more exceptional and most exceptional in Irish?
níos eisceachtúla is more exceptional and is eisceachtúla is most exceptional. In the past tense they become ní b'eisceachtúla and ab eisceachtúla.
What is the plural of eisceachtúil?
With a plural noun eisceachtúil becomes eisceachtúla: cásanna eisceachtúla, aimsirí eisceachtúla.
How do you say very exceptional in Irish?
an-eisceachtúil. Too exceptional is ró-eisceachtúil, and as exceptional as is chomh heisceachtúil le.
Does eisceachtúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eisceachtúil can mean exceptional or outstanding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is eisceachtúil different from neamhghnách?
Eisceachtúil comes from eisceacht, an exception, and suits formal contexts like cúinsí eisceachtúla. Neamhghnách is the everyday word for unusual.
