HeyRuaHow to say “local” in Irish
- Irish:
- áitiúil
- English:
- local, localized
- Word type:
- adjective
- More local:
- níos áitiúla
- Most local:
- is áitiúla
- Plural:
- áitiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-tchoo-il” /ˈaːtʲuːlʲ/
What does “áitiúil” mean?
“Áitiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- local
- Belonging to or found in a particular place or area, especially the area where you live.Also: regional, neighbourhood, native.
1 other meaning: localized
- 2localized
- Affecting or limited to one part or spot, rather than the whole.Also: local, limited.
Other Irish adjectives for local: réigiúnach (regional), logánta (local)
“Áitiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is áitiúil after siopa (shop, masculine), after scoil (school, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, áitiúla.
More local, most local, very local
| more local | níos áitiúla | in the past tense: ní b'áitiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most local | is áitiúla | in the past tense: ab áitiúla |
| as local as | chomh háitiúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very local | an-áitiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too local | ró-áitiúil | ró- lenites |
“Áitiúil” 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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Local in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for local?
The Irish for local is áitiúil (pronounced “AW-tchoo-il”). It comes after the noun: siopa áitiúil, a local shop; scoil áitiúil, a local school.
How do you say more local and most local in Irish?
níos áitiúla is more local and is áitiúla is most local. In the past tense they become ní b'áitiúla and ab áitiúla.
What is the plural of áitiúil?
With a plural noun áitiúil becomes áitiúla: siopaí áitiúla, scoileanna áitiúla.
How do you say very local in Irish?
an-áitiúil. Too local is ró-áitiúil, and as local as is chomh háitiúil le.
Does áitiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áitiúil can mean local or localized, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'áitiúil' and 'logánta'?
'Áitiúil' is the everyday word for local, as in 'siopa áitiúil'. 'Logánta' also means local but is used more for place-specific things, as in 'ainm logánta' (a local place name).
How do I say 'a local person' in Irish?
You can say 'duine áitiúil', and 'na daoine áitiúla' for the locals.
