HeyRuaHow to say “fragile” in Irish
- Irish:
- leochaileach
- English:
- fragile, frail, vulnerable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More fragile:
- níos leochailí
- Most fragile:
- is leochailí
- Plural:
- leochaileacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LYOH-kal-yokh” /ˈlʲɔxəlʲəx/
What does “leochaileach” mean?
“Leochaileach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fragile
- Easily broken or damaged.Also: brittle, breakable, delicate.
2 other meanings: frail or vulnerable
- 2frail
- Weak in body or health, easily hurt.Also: delicate, weak, feeble.
- 3vulnerable
- Easily hurt, harmed or affected, physically or emotionally.Also: sensitive, exposed.
“Leochaileach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leochaileach after fear (man, masculine), after cailleach (old woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leochaileacha.
More fragile, most fragile, very fragile
Tá sé níos leochailí ná mar a bhí anuraidh. He is frailer than he was last year.
| more fragile | níos leochailí | in the past tense: ní ba leochailí |
|---|---|---|
| most fragile | is leochailí | in the past tense: ba leochailí |
| as fragile as | chomh leochaileach le | no change after chomh |
| very fragile | an-leochaileach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too fragile | róleochaileach | ró- lenites |
“Leochaileach” 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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Fragile in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fragile?
The Irish for fragile is leochaileach (pronounced “LYOH-kal-yokh”). It comes after the noun: fear leochaileach, a fragile man; cailleach leochaileach, a fragile old woman.
How do you say more fragile and most fragile in Irish?
níos leochailí is more fragile and is leochailí is most fragile. In the past tense they become ní ba leochailí and ba leochailí.
What is the plural of leochaileach?
With a plural noun leochaileach becomes leochaileacha: fir leochaileacha, cailleacha leochaileacha.
How do you say very fragile in Irish?
an-leochaileach. Too fragile is róleochaileach, and as fragile as is chomh leochaileach le.
Does leochaileach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leochaileach can mean fragile, frail or vulnerable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'leochaileach' and 'briosc'?
'Briosc' means brittle or crisp, like biscuits or dry twigs, while 'leochaileach' is the general word for fragile and is also used for frail or vulnerable people.
