HeyRuaHow to say “literal” in Irish
- Irish:
- litriúil
- English:
- literal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More literal:
- níos litriúla
- Most literal:
- is litriúla
- Plural:
- litriúla
- Pronunciation:
- “LIT-roo-il” /ˈlʲɪtʲɾʲuːlʲ/
What does “litriúil” mean?
- literal
- Taking words in their basic, exact meaning, without metaphor or exaggeration.Also: word for word, exact, verbatim.
“Litriúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is litriúil after aistriúchán (translation, masculine), after brí (meaning, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, litriúla.
More literal, most literal, very literal
Tá an leagan seo níos litriúla ná an ceann eile. This version is more literal than the other one.
| more literal | níos litriúla | in the past tense: ní ba litriúla |
|---|---|---|
| most literal | is litriúla | in the past tense: ba litriúla |
| as literal as | chomh litriúil le | no change after chomh |
| very literal | an-litriúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too literal | rólitriúil | ró- lenites |
“Litriúil” 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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Literal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for literal?
The Irish for literal is litriúil (pronounced “LIT-roo-il”). It comes after the noun: aistriúchán litriúil, a literal translation; brí litriúil, a literal meaning.
How do you say more literal and most literal in Irish?
níos litriúla is more literal and is litriúla is most literal. In the past tense they become ní ba litriúla and ba litriúla.
What is the plural of litriúil?
With a plural noun litriúil becomes litriúla: aistriúcháin litriúla, bríonna litriúla.
How do you say very literal in Irish?
an-litriúil. Too literal is rólitriúil, and as literal as is chomh litriúil le.
What is the difference between 'litriúil' and 'liteartha'?
'Litriúil' means literal, as in 'brí litriúil' (literal meaning), while 'liteartha' means literary or literate, as in 'teanga liteartha' (literary language).
