HeyRuaHow to say “imperial” in Irish
- Irish:
- impiriúil
- English:
- imperial, imperialistic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More imperial:
- níos impiriúla
- Most imperial:
- is impiriúla
- Plural:
- impiriúla
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-pir-oo-il” /ˈimʲpʲəɾʲuːlʲ/
What does “impiriúil” mean?
“Impiriúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- imperial
- Relating to an empire or an emperor.Also: of an empire, royal, sovereign.
1 other meaning: imperialistic
- 2imperialistic
- Showing the attitudes of a power that seeks to rule other countries.Also: imperialist, domineering.
“Impiriúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is impiriúil after rialtas (government, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, impiriúla.
More imperial, most imperial, very imperial
Bhí an rialtas sin níos impiriúla ná an ceann roimhe. That government was more imperialistic than the one before it.
| more imperial | níos impiriúla | in the past tense: ní b'impiriúla |
|---|---|---|
| most imperial | is impiriúla | in the past tense: ab impiriúla |
| as imperial as | chomh himpiriúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very imperial | an-impiriúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too imperial | ró-impiriúil | ró- lenites |
“Impiriúil” 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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Imperial in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for imperial?
The Irish for imperial is impiriúil (pronounced “IM-pir-oo-il”). It comes after the noun: rialtas impiriúil, an imperial government; bean impiriúil, an imperial woman.
How do you say more imperial and most imperial in Irish?
níos impiriúla is more imperial and is impiriúla is most imperial. In the past tense they become ní b'impiriúla and ab impiriúla.
What is the plural of impiriúil?
With a plural noun impiriúil becomes impiriúla: rialtais impiriúla, mná impiriúla.
How do you say very imperial in Irish?
an-impiriúil. Too imperial is ró-impiriúil, and as imperial as is chomh himpiriúil le.
Does impiriúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Impiriúil can mean imperial or imperialistic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'impiriúil' related to?
It comes from 'impire' (emperor) and 'impireacht' (empire), so 'impiriúil' describes things belonging to an empire or emperor.
