HeyRuaHow to say “literary” in Irish
- Irish:
- liteartha
- English:
- literary, literate, literal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More literary:
- níos liteartha
- Most literary:
- is liteartha
- Pronunciation:
- “LIT-ar-ha” /lʲɪtʲəɾˠhə/
What does “liteartha” mean?
“Liteartha” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- literary
- Relating to literature or to writing, or written in a formal, bookish style.Also: bookish, of literature.
2 other meanings: literate or literal
- 2literate
- Able to read and write, or well read and educated.Also: lettered, learned, well read.
- 3literal
- Keeping to the exact, basic meaning of the words.Also: word for word.
“Liteartha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is liteartha after saothar (work, masculine), after iris (magazine, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, liteartha.
More literary, most literary, very literary
Tá an leagan seo níos liteartha ná an ceann eile. This version is more literary than the other one.
| more literary | níos liteartha | in the past tense: ní ba liteartha |
|---|---|---|
| most literary | is liteartha | in the past tense: ba liteartha |
| as literary as | chomh liteartha le | no change after chomh |
| very literary | an-liteartha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too literary | róliteartha | ró- lenites |
“Liteartha” 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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Literary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for literary?
The Irish for literary is liteartha (pronounced “LIT-ar-ha”). It comes after the noun: saothar liteartha, literary work; iris liteartha, a literary magazine.
How do you say more literary and most literary in Irish?
níos liteartha is more literary and is liteartha is most literary. In the past tense they become ní ba liteartha and ba liteartha.
How do you say very literary in Irish?
an-liteartha. Too literary is róliteartha, and as literary as is chomh liteartha le.
Does liteartha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Liteartha can mean literary, literate or literal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Does 'liteartha' mean literal?
It can, as in 'ciall liteartha' (literal meaning), but for word for word translation 'litriúil' is often used. 'Liteartha' most commonly means literary or literate.
