HeyRuaHow to say “idealistic” in Irish
- Irish:
- idéalaíoch
- English:
- idealistic, idealist
- Word type:
- adjective
- More idealistic:
- níos idéalaíche
- Most idealistic:
- is idéalaíche
- Plural:
- idéalaíocha
- Pronunciation:
- “ee-DAY-lee-okh” /iːˈdʲeːlˠiːəx/
What does “idéalaíoch” mean?
“Idéalaíoch” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- idealistic
- Believing in high ideals and aiming for what is perfect rather than what is practical.Also: visionary, high-minded.
1 other meaning: idealist
- 2idealist
- Relating to idealism as a philosophy or way of thinking.Also: idealistic.
“Idéalaíoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is idéalaíoch after duine (person, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, idéalaíocha.
More idealistic, most idealistic, very idealistic
Tá sí níos idéalaíche ná a cara. She is more idealistic than her friend.
| more idealistic | níos idéalaíche | in the past tense: ní b'idéalaíche |
|---|---|---|
| most idealistic | is idéalaíche | in the past tense: ab idéalaíche |
| as idealistic as | chomh hidéalaíoch le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very idealistic | an-idéalaíoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too idealistic | ró-idéalaíoch | ró- lenites |
“Idéalaíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Idealistic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for idealistic?
The Irish for idealistic is idéalaíoch (pronounced “ee-DAY-lee-okh”). It comes after the noun: duine idéalaíoch, an idealistic person; bean idéalaíoch, an idealistic woman.
How do you say more idealistic and most idealistic in Irish?
níos idéalaíche is more idealistic and is idéalaíche is most idealistic. In the past tense they become ní b'idéalaíche and ab idéalaíche.
What is the plural of idéalaíoch?
With a plural noun idéalaíoch becomes idéalaíocha: daoine idéalaíocha, mná idéalaíocha.
How do you say very idealistic in Irish?
an-idéalaíoch. Too idealistic is ró-idéalaíoch, and as idealistic as is chomh hidéalaíoch le.
Does idéalaíoch have more than one meaning?
Yes. Idéalaíoch can mean idealistic or idealist, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'idéalaíoch' and 'idéalach'?
'Idéalaíoch' means idealistic, describing a person or outlook, while 'idéalach' means ideal or perfect, as in 'áit idéalach' (an ideal place).
