HeyRuaHow to say “irrational” in Irish
- Irish:
- éigiallta
- English:
- irrational, brute
- Word type:
- adjective
- More irrational:
- níos éigiallta
- Most irrational:
- is éigiallta
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gee-al-ta” /eːɟiəl̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “éigiallta” mean?
“Éigiallta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- irrational
- Not guided by reason or good sense.Also: unreasonable, senseless, illogical.
1 other meaning: brute
- 2brute
- Lacking the power of reason, as an animal is said to be.Also: unreasoning, dumb, without reason.
“Éigiallta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éigiallta after ainmhí (animal, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éigiallta.
More irrational, most irrational, very irrational
Bhí a chuid cainte níos éigiallta ná riamh. His talk was more irrational than ever.
| more irrational | níos éigiallta | in the past tense: ní b'éigiallta |
|---|---|---|
| most irrational | is éigiallta | in the past tense: ab éigiallta |
| as irrational as | chomh héigiallta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very irrational | an-éigiallta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too irrational | ró-éigiallta | ró- lenites |
“Éigiallta” 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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Irrational in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for irrational?
The Irish for irrational is éigiallta (pronounced “AY-gee-al-ta”). It comes after the noun: ainmhí éigiallta, an irrational animal; bean éigiallta, an irrational woman.
How do you say more irrational and most irrational in Irish?
níos éigiallta is more irrational and is éigiallta is most irrational. In the past tense they become ní b'éigiallta and ab éigiallta.
How do you say very irrational in Irish?
an-éigiallta. Too irrational is ró-éigiallta, and as irrational as is chomh héigiallta le.
Does éigiallta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éigiallta can mean irrational or brute, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'éigiallta'?
The opposite is 'ciallmhar' (sensible) or 'réasúnach' (rational), from the word 'ciall' (sense).
