HeyRuaHow to say “legendary” in Irish
- Irish:
- finscéalach
- English:
- legendary, fictional
- Word type:
- adjective
- More legendary:
- níos finscéalaí
- Most legendary:
- is finscéalaí
- Plural:
- finscéalacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FIN-shkay-luck” /ˈfʲiːnʲʃcẽːl̪ˠəx/
What does “finscéalach” mean?
“Finscéalach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- legendary
- Belonging to or told of in legends, or famous like a figure of legend.Also: mythical, fabled, fabulous.
1 other meaning: fictional
- 2fictional
- Made up or imaginary, like a story rather than fact.Also: fictitious, imaginary.
“Finscéalach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is finscéalach after laoch (warrior, masculine), after áit (place, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: áit fhinscéalach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: laoch finscéalach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, finscéalacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: áiteanna finscéalacha.
More legendary, most legendary, very legendary
Tá an scéal seo níos finscéalaí ná an ceann eile. This story is more legendary than the other one.
| more legendary | níos finscéalaí | in the past tense: ní b'fhinscéalaí |
|---|---|---|
| most legendary | is finscéalaí | in the past tense: ab fhinscéalaí |
| as legendary as | chomh finscéalach le | no change after chomh |
| very legendary | an-fhinscéalach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too legendary | rófhinscéalach | ró- lenites |
“Finscéalach” 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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Legendary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for legendary?
The Irish for legendary is finscéalach (pronounced “FIN-shkay-luck”). It comes after the noun: laoch finscéalach, a legendary warrior; áit fhinscéalach, a legendary place.
How do you say more legendary and most legendary in Irish?
níos finscéalaí is more legendary and is finscéalaí is most legendary. In the past tense they become ní b'fhinscéalaí and ab fhinscéalaí.
Why does finscéalach become fhinscéalach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So áit fhinscéalach (a legendary place) but laoch finscéalach (a legendary warrior), because laoch is masculine.
What is the plural of finscéalach?
With a plural noun finscéalach becomes finscéalacha: laochra finscéalacha, áiteanna finscéalacha.
How do you say very legendary in Irish?
an-fhinscéalach. Too legendary is rófhinscéalach, and as legendary as is chomh finscéalach le.
Does finscéalach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Finscéalach can mean legendary or fictional, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'finscéalach' and 'miotasach'?
'Finscéalach' relates to legend or fiction (finscéal), while 'miotasach' means mythical, relating to myth (miotas).
