HeyRuaHow to say “fit” in Irish
- Irish:
- aclaí
- English:
- fit, agile, adroit
- Word type:
- adjective
- Fitter:
- níos aclaí
- Fittest:
- is aclaí
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-lee” /ˈakɫiː/
What does “aclaí” mean?
“Aclaí” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fit
- In good physical condition, able to move easily and well.Also: in shape, athletic, active.
“Aclaí” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aclaí after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aclaí.
Fitter, fittest, very fit
Tá sí níos aclaí ná mar a bhí anuraidh. She is fitter than she was last year.
| fitter | níos aclaí | in the past tense: ní b'aclaí |
|---|---|---|
| fittest | is aclaí | in the past tense: ab aclaí |
| as fit as | chomh haclaí le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very fit | an-aclaí | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too fit | ró-aclaí | ró- lenites |
“Aclaí” 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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Fit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fit?
The Irish for fit is aclaí (pronounced “AK-lee”). It comes after the noun: fear aclaí, a fit man; bean aclaí, a fit woman.
How do you say fitter and fittest in Irish?
níos aclaí is fitter and is aclaí is fittest. In the past tense they become ní b'aclaí and ab aclaí.
How do you say very fit in Irish?
an-aclaí. Too fit is ró-aclaí, and as fit as is chomh haclaí le.
Does aclaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aclaí can mean fit, agile or adroit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'aclaí' and 'lúfar'?
Both mean agile or fit; 'lúfar' stresses nimbleness and springiness, while 'aclaí' is the usual word for being physically fit, as in 'Tá sé an-aclaí'.
What is the noun for fitness?
The noun is 'aclaíocht', meaning fitness or physical exercise, as in 'ag déanamh aclaíochta'.
