HeyRuaHow to say “motor” in Irish
- Irish:
- luaileach
- English:
- motor, restless
- Word type:
- adjective
- More motor:
- níos luailí
- Most motor:
- is luailí
- Plural:
- luaileacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-al-yuch” /ˈl̪ˠuəlʲəx/
What does “luaileach” mean?
“Luaileach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- motor
- Relating to movement, especially the nerves or muscles that make the body move.Also: kinetic, relating to movement.
1 other meaning: restless
- 2restless
- Always moving, not able to keep still.Also: mobile, active, moving.
“Luaileach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is luaileach after córas (system, masculine), after néaróg (nerve, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, luaileacha.
More motor, most motor, very motor
Bhí an páiste níos luailí ná a dheartháir. The child was more restless than his brother.
| more motor | níos luailí | in the past tense: ní ba luailí |
|---|---|---|
| most motor | is luailí | in the past tense: ba luailí |
| as motor as | chomh luaileach le | no change after chomh |
| very motor | an-luaileach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too motor | róluaileach | ró- lenites |
“Luaileach” 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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Motor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for motor?
The Irish for motor is luaileach (pronounced “LOO-al-yuch”). It comes after the noun: córas luaileach, a motor system; néaróg luaileach, a motor nerve.
How do you say more motor and most motor in Irish?
níos luailí is more motor and is luailí is most motor. In the past tense they become ní ba luailí and ba luailí.
What is the plural of luaileach?
With a plural noun luaileach becomes luaileacha: córais luaileacha, néaróga luaileacha.
How do you say very motor in Irish?
an-luaileach. Too motor is róluaileach, and as motor as is chomh luaileach le.
Does luaileach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luaileach can mean motor or restless, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'luaileach' used in everyday speech?
Not often: 'luaileach' appears mainly in technical language such as 'néaróg luaileach' (motor nerve). For a restless person, 'corraitheach' or 'míshuaimhneach' is more common.
