HeyRuaHow to say “ideal” in Irish
- Irish:
- idéal
- English:
- ideal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ee-DAYL” /iːˈdʲeːl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- idéil (ideals)
- Genitive singular:
- idéil, an idéil (e.g. cumhacht an idéil, the power of the ideal)
- Genitive plural:
- idéal, na n-idéal (e.g. tóir na n-idéal, the pursuit of ideals)
What does “idéal” mean?
- ideal
- A perfect standard or principle that a person aims for or believes in.Also: principle, perfect standard, aim.
Other Irish words for ideal: idéalach (ideal)
“Idéal” with the article
The plural of ideal in Irish is idéil. Here is idéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Idéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idéal, the Irish word for ideal.
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Ideal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ideal?
The Irish for ideal is idéal (pronounced “ee-DAYL”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is idéil.
How do you pronounce idéal in Irish?
Idéal is said like “ee-DAYL” (IPA /iːˈdʲeːl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of ideal in Irish?
The plural of idéal is idéil; with the article, na hidéil means “the ideals”. The genitive plural is idéal, as in tóir na n-idéal (the pursuit of ideals).
Why does idéal sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-idéal (the ideal), a hidéal (her ideal), a n-idéal (their ideal), na hidéil (the ideals).
How do I say 'ideal' as an adjective in Irish?
Use the adjective 'idéalach', for example 'áit idéalach' (an ideal place); 'idéal' is the noun.
