HeyRuaHow to say “heroic” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaisciúil
- English:
- heroic, boastful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More heroic:
- níos gaisciúla
- Most heroic:
- is gaisciúla
- Plural:
- gaisciúla
- Pronunciation:
- “GASH-kyool” /ˈɡaʃcuːlʲ/
What does “gaisciúil” mean?
“Gaisciúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- heroic
- Brave and bold like a hero or warrior.Also: valiant, brave, warlike, gallant.
1 other meaning: boastful
- 2boastful
- Showing off or bragging about how great you are.Also: vainglorious, swaggering, pretentious.
“Gaisciúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is gaisciúil after saighdiúir (soldier, masculine), after óráid (speech, 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: óráid ghaisciúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: saighdiúir gaisciúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, gaisciúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: óráidí gaisciúla.
More heroic, most heroic, very heroic
Bhí sé níos gaisciúla ná a dheartháir. He was more boastful than his brother.
| more heroic | níos gaisciúla | in the past tense: ní ba ghaisciúla |
|---|---|---|
| most heroic | is gaisciúla | in the past tense: ba ghaisciúla |
| as heroic as | chomh gaisciúil le | no change after chomh |
| very heroic | an-ghaisciúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too heroic | róghaisciúil | ró- lenites |
“Gaisciúil” 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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Heroic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heroic?
The Irish for heroic is gaisciúil (pronounced “GASH-kyool”). It comes after the noun: saighdiúir gaisciúil, a heroic soldier; óráid ghaisciúil, a heroic speech.
How do you say more heroic and most heroic in Irish?
níos gaisciúla is more heroic and is gaisciúla is most heroic. In the past tense they become ní ba ghaisciúla and ba ghaisciúla.
Why does gaisciúil become ghaisciúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So óráid ghaisciúil (a heroic speech) but saighdiúir gaisciúil (a heroic soldier), because saighdiúir is masculine.
What is the plural of gaisciúil?
With a plural noun gaisciúil becomes gaisciúla: saighdiúirí gaisciúla, óráidí gaisciúla.
How do you say very heroic in Irish?
an-ghaisciúil. Too heroic is róghaisciúil, and as heroic as is chomh gaisciúil le.
Does gaisciúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gaisciúil can mean heroic or boastful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is gaisciúil different from cróga?
Cróga simply means brave, while gaisciúil suggests heroic deeds and can also mean boastful or swaggering, depending on context.
