HeyRuaHow to say “methodical” in Irish
- Irish:
- rianúil
- English:
- methodical, trim
- Word type:
- adjective
- More methodical:
- níos rianúla
- Most methodical:
- is rianúla
- Plural:
- rianúla
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-un-ool” /ˈɾʲiənuːlʲ/
What does “rianúil” mean?
“Rianúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- methodical
- Doing things in an orderly, systematic way, following a clear plan.Also: systematic, orderly, regular.
1 other meaning: trim
- 2trim
- Neat and tidy in appearance or arrangement.Also: neat, tidy, well-ordered.
“Rianúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is rianúil after duine (person, masculine), after obair (work, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, rianúla.
More methodical, most methodical, very methodical
Tá Seán níos rianúla ná a dheartháir. Seán is more methodical than his brother.
| more methodical | níos rianúla | in the past tense: ní ba rianúla |
|---|---|---|
| most methodical | is rianúla | in the past tense: ba rianúla |
| as methodical as | chomh rianúil le | no change after chomh |
| very methodical | an-rianúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too methodical | rórianúil | ró- lenites |
“Rianúil” 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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Methodical in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for methodical?
The Irish for methodical is rianúil (pronounced “REE-un-ool”). It comes after the noun: duine rianúil, a methodical person; obair rianúil, methodical work.
How do you say more methodical and most methodical in Irish?
níos rianúla is more methodical and is rianúla is most methodical. In the past tense they become ní ba rianúla and ba rianúla.
What is the plural of rianúil?
With a plural noun rianúil becomes rianúla: daoine rianúla, oibreacha rianúla.
How do you say very methodical in Irish?
an-rianúil. Too methodical is rórianúil, and as methodical as is chomh rianúil le.
Does rianúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rianúil can mean methodical or trim, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'rianúil' and 'córasach'?
'Rianúil' describes a person or work that is orderly and methodical, while 'córasach' means systematic in a more technical sense, as in 'modh córasach' (a systematic method).
