HeyRuaHow to say “intelligent” in Irish
- Irish:
- éirimiúil
- English:
- intelligent, spirited
- Word type:
- adjective
- More intelligent:
- níos éirimiúla
- Most intelligent:
- is éirimiúla
- Plural:
- éirimiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-rim-ool” /ˈeːɾʲɪmʲuːlʲ/
What does “éirimiúil” mean?
“Éirimiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- intelligent
- Having a good mind and quick understanding.Also: clever, bright, gifted, talented.
1 other meaning: spirited
- 2spirited
- Full of life and energy.Also: lively, sprightly.
“Éirimiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éirimiúil after dalta (pupil, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éirimiúla.
More intelligent, most intelligent, very intelligent
Tá sí níos éirimiúla ná a deartháir. She is more intelligent than her brother.
| more intelligent | níos éirimiúla | in the past tense: ní b'éirimiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most intelligent | is éirimiúla | in the past tense: ab éirimiúla |
| as intelligent as | chomh héirimiúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very intelligent | an-éirimiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too intelligent | ró-éirimiúil | ró- lenites |
“Éirimiúil” 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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Intelligent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for intelligent?
The Irish for intelligent is éirimiúil (pronounced “AY-rim-ool”). It comes after the noun: dalta éirimiúil, an intelligent pupil; bean éirimiúil, an intelligent woman.
How do you say more intelligent and most intelligent in Irish?
níos éirimiúla is more intelligent and is éirimiúla is most intelligent. In the past tense they become ní b'éirimiúla and ab éirimiúla.
What is the plural of éirimiúil?
With a plural noun éirimiúil becomes éirimiúla: daltaí éirimiúla, mná éirimiúla.
How do you say very intelligent in Irish?
an-éirimiúil. Too intelligent is ró-éirimiúil, and as intelligent as is chomh héirimiúil le.
Does éirimiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éirimiúil can mean intelligent or spirited, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between éirimiúil and cliste?
Cliste is the everyday word for clever or smart, while éirimiúil suggests natural intelligence or talent, from the noun éirim, meaning intellect or talent.
