HeyRuaHow to say “ideal” in Irish
- Irish:
- idéalach
- English:
- ideal, idealistic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More ideal:
- níos idéalaí
- Most ideal:
- is idéalaí
- Plural:
- idéalacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ee-DAY-lukh” /iˈdʲeːl̪ˠəx/
What does “idéalach” mean?
“Idéalach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ideal
- Perfect or exactly right for a particular purpose.Also: perfect, most suitable.
1 other meaning: idealistic
- 2idealistic
- Existing as an idea or aim rather than in reality; relating to ideals.Also: idealised, theoretical.
“Idéalach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is idéalach after fear (man, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, idéalacha.
More ideal, most ideal, very ideal
| more ideal | níos idéalaí | in the past tense: ní b'idéalaí |
|---|---|---|
| most ideal | is idéalaí | in the past tense: ab idéalaí |
| as ideal as | chomh hidéalach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very ideal | an-idéalach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too ideal | ró-idéalach | ró- lenites |
“Idéalach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Ideal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ideal?
The Irish for ideal is idéalach (pronounced “ee-DAY-lukh”). It comes after the noun: fear idéalach, an ideal man; aimsir idéalach, ideal weather.
How do you say more ideal and most ideal in Irish?
níos idéalaí is more ideal and is idéalaí is most ideal. In the past tense they become ní b'idéalaí and ab idéalaí.
What is the plural of idéalach?
With a plural noun idéalach becomes idéalacha: fir idéalacha, aimsirí idéalacha.
How do you say very ideal in Irish?
an-idéalach. Too ideal is ró-idéalach, and as ideal as is chomh hidéalach le.
Does idéalach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Idéalach can mean ideal or idealistic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is there a native word for 'ideal' besides idéalach?
For 'suitable' you can use oiriúnach or feiliúnach, and for 'perfect' foirfe; idéalach is the direct equivalent of 'ideal'.
