HeyRuaHow to say “noble” in Irish
- Irish:
- uasal
- English:
- noble, honourable, precious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More noble:
- níos uaisle
- Most noble:
- is uaisle
- Plural:
- uaisle
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uh-sul” /ˈuəsˠəlˠ/
What does “uasal” mean?
“Uasal” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- noble
- Of high birth or rank, belonging to the nobility.Also: high-born, aristocratic, upper-class.
2 other meanings: honourable or precious
- 2honourable
- Having fine, generous or dignified qualities of character.Also: noble-minded, gentlemanly, dignified, gallant.
- 3precious
- Of great value or fine quality, as of metals or stones.Also: fine, valuable.
Other Irish adjectives for noble: maorga (dignified)
“Uasal” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is uasal after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, uaisle.
More noble, most noble, very noble
| more noble | níos uaisle | in the past tense: ní b'uaisle |
|---|---|---|
| most noble | is uaisle | in the past tense: ab uaisle |
| as noble as | chomh huasal le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very noble | an-uasal | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too noble | ró-uasal | ró- lenites |
“Uasal” 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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Noble in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for noble?
The Irish for noble is uasal (pronounced “OO-uh-sul”). It comes after the noun: fear uasal, a noble man; bean uasal, a noble woman.
How do you say more noble and most noble in Irish?
níos uaisle is more noble and is uaisle is most noble. In the past tense they become ní b'uaisle and ab uaisle.
What is the plural of uasal?
With a plural noun uasal becomes uaisle: fir uaisle, mná uaisle.
How do you say very noble in Irish?
an-uasal. Too noble is ró-uasal, and as noble as is chomh huasal le.
Does uasal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uasal can mean noble, honourable or precious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'sir' politely in Irish?
Use the vocative 'a dhuine uasail', for example 'Gabh mo leithscéal, a dhuine uasail' (Excuse me, sir).
What is the opposite of 'uasal'?
In the sense of rank the opposite is 'íseal', as in 'uasal agus íseal' (high and low, everyone).
