HeyRuaHow to say “musical” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceolmhar
- English:
- musical, tuneful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More musical:
- níos ceolmhaire
- Most musical:
- is ceolmhaire
- Plural:
- ceolmhara
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOLE-wur” /ˈcoːlˠwəɾˠ/
What does “ceolmhar” mean?
“Ceolmhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- musical
- Fond of or skilled at music, or full of music.Also: fond of music, music-loving.
“Ceolmhar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ceolmhar after guth (voice, masculine), after teanga (language, 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: teanga cheolmhar. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: guth ceolmhar.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ceolmhara. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: teangacha ceolmhara.
More musical, most musical, very musical
Tá a deirfiúr níos ceolmhaire ná í. Her sister is more musical than her.
| more musical | níos ceolmhaire | in the past tense: ní ba cheolmhaire |
|---|---|---|
| most musical | is ceolmhaire | in the past tense: ba cheolmhaire |
| as musical as | chomh ceolmhar le | no change after chomh |
| very musical | an-cheolmhar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too musical | rócheolmhar | ró- lenites |
“Ceolmhar” 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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Musical in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for musical?
The Irish for musical is ceolmhar (pronounced “KYOLE-wur”). It comes after the noun: guth ceolmhar, a musical voice; teanga cheolmhar, a musical language.
How do you say more musical and most musical in Irish?
níos ceolmhaire is more musical and is ceolmhaire is most musical. In the past tense they become ní ba cheolmhaire and ba cheolmhaire.
Why does ceolmhar become cheolmhar?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So teanga cheolmhar (a musical language) but guth ceolmhar (a musical voice), because guth is masculine.
What is the plural of ceolmhar?
With a plural noun ceolmhar becomes ceolmhara: guthanna ceolmhara, teangacha ceolmhara.
How do you say very musical in Irish?
an-cheolmhar. Too musical is rócheolmhar, and as musical as is chomh ceolmhar le.
Does ceolmhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceolmhar can mean musical or tuneful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ceolmhar' and 'binn'?
'Ceolmhar' means musical or full of music and can describe a person who loves music, while 'binn' means sweet-sounding, as in 'guth binn', a sweet voice.
