HeyRuaHow to say “exuberant” in Irish
- Irish:
- spleodrach
- English:
- exuberant, bright
- Word type:
- adjective
- More exuberant:
- níos spleodraí
- Most exuberant:
- is spleodraí
- Plural:
- spleodracha
- Pronunciation:
- “SPLYOH-drukh” /ˈsˠpʲlʲoːd̪ˠɾˠəx/
What does “spleodrach” mean?
“Spleodrach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- exuberant
- Full of energy, high spirits and cheerful excitement.Also: cheerful, high-spirited, lively, joyful.
1 other meaning: bright
- 2bright
- Shining or brilliant in appearance.Also: brilliant, resplendent, radiant.
“Spleodrach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is spleodrach 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, spleodracha.
More exuberant, most exuberant, very exuberant
Tá Máire níos spleodraí ná a deirfiúr. Máire is more exuberant than her sister.
| more exuberant | níos spleodraí | in the past tense: ní ba spleodraí |
|---|---|---|
| most exuberant | is spleodraí | in the past tense: ba spleodraí |
| as exuberant as | chomh spleodrach le | no change after chomh |
| very exuberant | an-spleodrach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too exuberant | róspleodrach | ró- lenites |
“Spleodrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Exuberant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exuberant?
The Irish for exuberant is spleodrach (pronounced “SPLYOH-drukh”). It comes after the noun: páiste spleodrach, an exuberant child; girseach spleodrach, an exuberant girl.
How do you say more exuberant and most exuberant in Irish?
níos spleodraí is more exuberant and is spleodraí is most exuberant. In the past tense they become ní ba spleodraí and ba spleodraí.
What is the plural of spleodrach?
With a plural noun spleodrach becomes spleodracha: páistí spleodracha, girseacha spleodracha.
How do you say very exuberant in Irish?
an-spleodrach. Too exuberant is róspleodrach, and as exuberant as is chomh spleodrach le.
Does spleodrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spleodrach can mean exuberant or bright, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is related to 'spleodrach'?
The noun is 'spleodar', meaning exuberance or high spirits, as in 'bhí siad lán de spleodar', they were full of exuberance.
