HeyRuaHow to say “luxurious” in Irish
- Irish:
- sóúil
- English:
- luxurious, comfortable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More luxurious:
- níos sóúla
- Most luxurious:
- is sóúla
- Plural:
- sóúla
- Pronunciation:
- “SO-oo-il” /ˈsoːuːlʲ/
What does “sóúil” mean?
“Sóúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- luxurious
- Very comfortable, rich and pleasant, often expensive.Also: luxury, plush, sumptuous, opulent.
1 other meaning: comfortable
- 2comfortable
- Giving ease and comfort; living in comfort.Also: cosy, easy, well-off.
“Sóúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is sóúil after teach (house, masculine), after leaba (bed, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: leaba shóúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: teach sóúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, sóúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: leapacha sóúla.
More luxurious, most luxurious, very luxurious
Tá an t-óstán seo níos sóúla ná an ceann eile. This hotel is more luxurious than the other one.
| more luxurious | níos sóúla | in the past tense: ní ba shóúla |
|---|---|---|
| most luxurious | is sóúla | in the past tense: ba shóúla |
| as luxurious as | chomh sóúil le | no change after chomh |
| very luxurious | an-sóúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too luxurious | róshóúil | ró- lenites |
“Sóúil” 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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Luxurious in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for luxurious?
The Irish for luxurious is sóúil (pronounced “SO-oo-il”). It comes after the noun: teach sóúil, a luxurious house; leaba shóúil, a luxurious bed.
How do you say more luxurious and most luxurious in Irish?
níos sóúla is more luxurious and is sóúla is most luxurious. In the past tense they become ní ba shóúla and ba shóúla.
Why does sóúil become shóúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So leaba shóúil (a luxurious bed) but teach sóúil (a luxurious house), because teach is masculine.
What is the plural of sóúil?
With a plural noun sóúil becomes sóúla: tithe sóúla, leapacha sóúla.
How do you say very luxurious in Irish?
an-sóúil. Too luxurious is róshóúil, and as luxurious as is chomh sóúil le.
Does sóúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sóúil can mean luxurious or comfortable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'sóúil' related to 'só'?
'Sóúil' comes from the noun 'só', meaning luxury or comfort, as in 'saol só', a life of ease.
