HeyRuaHow to say “healing” in Irish
- Irish:
- leigheasach
- English:
- healing, medical
- Word type:
- adjective
- More healing:
- níos leigheasaí
- Most healing:
- is leigheasaí
- Plural:
- leigheasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LYE-us-uckh” /ˈlʲəisˠəxˠ/
What does “leigheasach” mean?
“Leigheasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- healing
- Having the power to heal or cure illness or injury.Also: curative, medicinal, therapeutic, remedial.
1 other meaning: medical
- 2medical
- Relating to medicine or medical treatment.Also: medicinal.
“Leigheasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leigheasach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leigheasacha.
More healing, most healing, very healing
Deirtear go bhfuil an tobar seo níos leigheasaí ná an ceann eile. They say this well is more healing than the other one.
| more healing | níos leigheasaí | in the past tense: ní ba leigheasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most healing | is leigheasaí | in the past tense: ba leigheasaí |
| as healing as | chomh leigheasach le | no change after chomh |
| very healing | an-leigheasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too healing | róleigheasach | ró- lenites |
“Leigheasach” 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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Healing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for healing?
The Irish for healing is leigheasach (pronounced “LYE-us-uckh”). It comes after the noun: fear leigheasach, a healing man; bean leigheasach, a healing woman.
How do you say more healing and most healing in Irish?
níos leigheasaí is more healing and is leigheasaí is most healing. In the past tense they become ní ba leigheasaí and ba leigheasaí.
What is the plural of leigheasach?
With a plural noun leigheasach becomes leigheasacha: fir leigheasacha, mná leigheasacha.
How do you say very healing in Irish?
an-leigheasach. Too healing is róleigheasach, and as healing as is chomh leigheasach le.
Does leigheasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leigheasach can mean healing or medical, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'leigheasach' related to?
It comes from 'leigheas', meaning a cure or remedy, and the verb 'leigheas', to heal or cure.
