HeyRuaHow to say “logical” in Irish
- Irish:
- loighciúil
- English:
- logical, logical (relating to logic)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More logical:
- níos loighciúla
- Most logical:
- is loighciúla
- Plural:
- loighciúla
- Pronunciation:
- “LYE-kyoo-il” /ˈlˠəikʲuːlʲ/
What does “loighciúil” mean?
“Loighciúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- logical
- Following clear reasoning, so that it makes sense.Also: rational, reasonable, sensible, coherent.
1 other meaning: logical (relating to logic)
- 2logical (relating to logic)
- Relating to logic as a subject of study.Also: logical, of logic.
“Loighciúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is loighciúil after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, loighciúla.
More logical, most logical, very logical
Tá a plean níos loighciúla ná mo cheann féin. Her plan is more logical than mine.
| more logical | níos loighciúla | in the past tense: ní ba loighciúla |
|---|---|---|
| most logical | is loighciúla | in the past tense: ba loighciúla |
| as logical as | chomh loighciúil le | no change after chomh |
| very logical | an-loighciúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too logical | róloighciúil | ró- lenites |
“Loighciúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Logical in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for logical?
The Irish for logical is loighciúil (pronounced “LYE-kyoo-il”). It comes after the noun: fear loighciúil, a logical man; bean loighciúil, a logical woman.
How do you say more logical and most logical in Irish?
níos loighciúla is more logical and is loighciúla is most logical. In the past tense they become ní ba loighciúla and ba loighciúla.
What is the plural of loighciúil?
With a plural noun loighciúil becomes loighciúla: fir loighciúla, mná loighciúla.
How do you say very logical in Irish?
an-loighciúil. Too logical is róloighciúil, and as logical as is chomh loighciúil le.
Does loighciúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Loighciúil can mean logical or logical (relating to logic), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'loighciúil'?
You can say 'mí-loighciúil' for illogical, or 'neamhloighciúil'. For unreasonable in a general sense, 'míréasúnach' is also used.
