HeyRuaHow to say “merry” in Irish
- Irish:
- scléipeach
- English:
- merry, boisterous
- Word type:
- adjective
- Merrier:
- níos scléipí
- Merriest:
- is scléipí
- Plural:
- scléipeacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKLAY-pyukh” /ʃkʲlʲeːpʲəx/
What does “scléipeach” mean?
“Scléipeach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- merry
- Full of fun, high spirits and lively enjoyment, especially at a party or gathering.Also: jolly, fun-loving, lively, convivial, hilarious.
1 other meaning: boisterous
- 2boisterous
- Noisy and showy in a high-spirited way; also ostentatious or flamboyant.Also: rowdy, flamboyant, showy.
Other Irish adjectives for merry: súgach (tipsy), meidhreach (merry)
“Scléipeach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is scléipeach after fear (man, masculine), after oíche (night, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, scléipeacha.
Merrier, merriest, very merry
Bhí an chóisir seo níos scléipí ná an ceann eile. This party was merrier than the other one.
| merrier | níos scléipí | in the past tense: ní ba scléipí |
|---|---|---|
| merriest | is scléipí | in the past tense: ba scléipí |
| as merry as | chomh scléipeach le | no change after chomh |
| very merry | an-scléipeach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too merry | róscléipeach | ró- lenites |
“Scléipeach” 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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Merry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for merry?
The Irish for merry is scléipeach (pronounced “SHKLAY-pyukh”). It comes after the noun: fear scléipeach, a merry man; oíche scléipeach, a merry night.
How do you say merrier and merriest in Irish?
níos scléipí is merrier and is scléipí is merriest. In the past tense they become ní ba scléipí and ba scléipí.
What is the plural of scléipeach?
With a plural noun scléipeach becomes scléipeacha: fir scléipeacha, oícheanta scléipeacha.
How do you say very merry in Irish?
an-scléipeach. Too merry is róscléipeach, and as merry as is chomh scléipeach le.
Does scléipeach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scléipeach can mean merry or boisterous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'scléipeach' related to?
It comes from 'scléip', meaning fun, merriment or revelry, as in 'bhí scléip ann' (there was great fun).
