HeyRuaHow to say “fundamental” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuaimintiúil
- English:
- fundamental, substantial
- Word type:
- adjective
- More fundamental:
- níos fuaimintiúla
- Most fundamental:
- is fuaimintiúla
- Plural:
- fuaimintiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “FOO-im-in-tool” /ˈfˠuəmʲɪnʲtʲuːlʲ/
What does “fuaimintiúil” mean?
“Fuaimintiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fundamental
- Forming the basic or essential part of something.Also: basic, essential, underlying.
1 other meaning: substantial
- 2substantial
- Having real substance, solid and well founded.Also: solid, sound.
Other Irish adjectives for fundamental: bunúsach (basic)
“Fuaimintiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is fuaimintiúil after prionsabal (principle, masculine), after ceist (question, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: ceist fhuaimintiúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: prionsabal fuaimintiúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, fuaimintiúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: prionsabail fhuaimintiúla; after other plurals it does not: ceisteanna fuaimintiúla.
More fundamental, most fundamental, very fundamental
Tá an fhadhb seo níos fuaimintiúla ná an ceann eile. This problem is more fundamental than the other one.
| more fundamental | níos fuaimintiúla | in the past tense: ní b'fhuaimintiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most fundamental | is fuaimintiúla | in the past tense: ab fhuaimintiúla |
| as fundamental as | chomh fuaimintiúil le | no change after chomh |
| very fundamental | an-fhuaimintiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too fundamental | rófhuaimintiúil | ró- lenites |
“Fuaimintiúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Fundamental in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fundamental?
The Irish for fundamental is fuaimintiúil (pronounced “FOO-im-in-tool”). It comes after the noun: prionsabal fuaimintiúil, a fundamental principle; ceist fhuaimintiúil, a fundamental question.
How do you say more fundamental and most fundamental in Irish?
níos fuaimintiúla is more fundamental and is fuaimintiúla is most fundamental. In the past tense they become ní b'fhuaimintiúla and ab fhuaimintiúla.
Why does fuaimintiúil become fhuaimintiúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So ceist fhuaimintiúil (a fundamental question) but prionsabal fuaimintiúil (a fundamental principle), because prionsabal is masculine.
What is the plural of fuaimintiúil?
With a plural noun fuaimintiúil becomes fuaimintiúla: prionsabail fhuaimintiúla, ceisteanna fuaimintiúla. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very fundamental in Irish?
an-fhuaimintiúil. Too fundamental is rófhuaimintiúil, and as fundamental as is chomh fuaimintiúil le.
Does fuaimintiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fuaimintiúil can mean fundamental or substantial, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between fuaimintiúil and bunúsach?
Both can mean fundamental or basic; bunúsach is more common in everyday speech, while fuaimintiúil is more formal and also suggests something solid and substantial.
