HeyRuaHow to say “liberal” in Irish
- Irish:
- liobrálach
- English:
- liberal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More liberal:
- níos liobrálaí
- Most liberal:
- is liobrálaí
- Plural:
- liobrálacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LIB-raw-lukh” /ˈlʲɪbˠɾˠaːl̪ˠəx/
What does “liobrálach” mean?
“Liobrálach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- liberal
- Open to new ideas and tolerant of other people's opinions and ways of life.Also: tolerant, open-minded, broad-minded.
1 other meaning:
- 2liberal
- Supporting political liberalism, with individual freedom and limited state control.Also: progressive.
“Liobrálach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is liobrálach after polaiteoir (politician, masculine), after tuairim (opinion, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, liobrálacha.
More liberal, most liberal, very liberal
Tá an ghlúin óg níos liobrálaí ná a dtuismitheoirí. The young generation is more liberal than their parents.
| more liberal | níos liobrálaí | in the past tense: ní ba liobrálaí |
|---|---|---|
| most liberal | is liobrálaí | in the past tense: ba liobrálaí |
| as liberal as | chomh liobrálach le | no change after chomh |
| very liberal | an-liobrálach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too liberal | róliobrálach | ró- lenites |
“Liobrálach” 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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Liberal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for liberal?
The Irish for liberal is liobrálach (pronounced “LIB-raw-lukh”). It comes after the noun: polaiteoir liobrálach, a liberal politician; tuairim liobrálach, a liberal opinion.
How do you say more liberal and most liberal in Irish?
níos liobrálaí is more liberal and is liobrálaí is most liberal. In the past tense they become ní ba liobrálaí and ba liobrálaí.
What is the plural of liobrálach?
With a plural noun liobrálach becomes liobrálacha: polaiteoirí liobrálacha, tuairimí liobrálacha.
How do you say very liberal in Irish?
an-liobrálach. Too liberal is róliobrálach, and as liberal as is chomh liobrálach le.
What is the opposite of 'liobrálach'?
The usual opposite in politics is 'coimeádach', meaning conservative.
Does 'liobrálach' mean generous, like 'a liberal helping'?
No, it is used for views and politics; for generous use 'flaithiúil' or 'fial'.
