HeyRuaHow to say “joyful” in Irish
- Irish:
- lúcháireach
- English:
- joyful, jubilant
- Word type:
- adjective
- More joyful:
- níos lúcháirí
- Most joyful:
- is lúcháirí
- Plural:
- lúcháireacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-khaw-rukh” /ˈl̪ˠuːxɑːɾʲəx/
What does “lúcháireach” mean?
“Lúcháireach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- joyful
- Full of joy and gladness.Also: joyous, glad, overjoyed.
“Lúcháireach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lúcháireach after scéal (story, masculine), after ócáid (occasion, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lúcháireacha.
More joyful, most joyful, very joyful
Bhí sí níos lúcháirí ná riamh. She was more joyful than ever.
| more joyful | níos lúcháirí | in the past tense: ní ba lúcháirí |
|---|---|---|
| most joyful | is lúcháirí | in the past tense: ba lúcháirí |
| as joyful as | chomh lúcháireach le | no change after chomh |
| very joyful | an-lúcháireach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too joyful | rólúcháireach | ró- lenites |
“Lúcháireach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Joyful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for joyful?
The Irish for joyful is lúcháireach (pronounced “LOO-khaw-rukh”). It comes after the noun: scéal lúcháireach, a joyful story; ócáid lúcháireach, a joyful occasion.
How do you say more joyful and most joyful in Irish?
níos lúcháirí is more joyful and is lúcháirí is most joyful. In the past tense they become ní ba lúcháirí and ba lúcháirí.
What is the plural of lúcháireach?
With a plural noun lúcháireach becomes lúcháireacha: scéalta lúcháireacha, ócáidí lúcháireacha.
How do you say very joyful in Irish?
an-lúcháireach. Too joyful is rólúcháireach, and as joyful as is chomh lúcháireach le.
Does lúcháireach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lúcháireach can mean joyful or jubilant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is lúcháireach different from áthasach?
Both mean happy or glad, but 'lúcháireach' suggests more intense, exultant joy, while 'áthasach' is the everyday word for happy.
