HeyRuaHow to say “excited” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceitimíneach
- English:
- excited, excitable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More excited:
- níos sceitimíní
- Most excited:
- is sceitimíní
- Plural:
- sceitimíneacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKET-ih-mee-nyuck” /ˈʃcɛtʲɪmʲiːnʲəx/
What does “sceitimíneach” mean?
“Sceitimíneach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- excited
- Full of eager excitement or enthusiasm about something.Also: thrilled, enthusiastic, eager.
1 other meaning: excitable
- 2excitable
- Easily excited or worked up; nervous and agitated.Also: agitated, worked up, rapturous.
“Sceitimíneach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is sceitimíneach after páiste (child, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, sceitimíneacha.
More excited, most excited, very excited
Bhí Seán níos sceitimíní ná a dheirfiúr. Seán was more excited than his sister.
| more excited | níos sceitimíní | in the past tense: ní ba sceitimíní |
|---|---|---|
| most excited | is sceitimíní | in the past tense: ba sceitimíní |
| as excited as | chomh sceitimíneach le | no change after chomh |
| very excited | an-sceitimíneach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too excited | rósceitimíneach | ró- lenites |
“Sceitimíneach” 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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Excited in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for excited?
The Irish for excited is sceitimíneach (pronounced “SHKET-ih-mee-nyuck”). It comes after the noun: páiste sceitimíneach, an excited child; girseach sceitimíneach, an excited girl.
How do you say more excited and most excited in Irish?
níos sceitimíní is more excited and is sceitimíní is most excited. In the past tense they become ní ba sceitimíní and ba sceitimíní.
What is the plural of sceitimíneach?
With a plural noun sceitimíneach becomes sceitimíneacha: páistí sceitimíneacha, girseacha sceitimíneacha.
How do you say very excited in Irish?
an-sceitimíneach. Too excited is rósceitimíneach, and as excited as is chomh sceitimíneach le.
Does sceitimíneach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sceitimíneach can mean excited or excitable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say I am excited about something?
Use faoi: Tá mé sceitimíneach faoin gceolchoirm, 'I am excited about the concert'. You can also say Tá sceitimíní orm, using the noun sceitimíní.
