HeyRuaHow to say “normal” in Irish
- Irish:
- normalach
- English:
- normal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More normal:
- níos normalaí
- Most normal:
- is normalaí
- Plural:
- normalacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NOR-ma-lukh” /ˈn̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠəl̪ˠəx/
What does “normalach” mean?
- normal
- Ordinary and as expected, not unusual in any way.Also: ordinary, usual, regular, standard.
“Normalach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is normalach after lá (day, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, normalacha.
More normal, most normal, very normal
| more normal | níos normalaí | in the past tense: ní ba normalaí |
|---|---|---|
| most normal | is normalaí | in the past tense: ba normalaí |
| as normal as | chomh normalach le | no change after chomh |
| very normal | an-normalach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too normal | rónormalach | ró- lenites |
“Normalach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Normal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for normal?
The Irish for normal is normalach (pronounced “NOR-ma-lukh”). It comes after the noun: lá normalach, a normal day; aimsir normalach, normal weather.
How do you say more normal and most normal in Irish?
níos normalaí is more normal and is normalaí is most normal. In the past tense they become ní ba normalaí and ba normalaí.
What is the plural of normalach?
With a plural noun normalach becomes normalacha: laethanta normalacha, aimsirí normalacha.
How do you say very normal in Irish?
an-normalach. Too normal is rónormalach, and as normal as is chomh normalach le.
What is the difference between 'normalach' and 'gnáth'?
'Gnáth' is a prefix placed before a noun, as in 'gnáthlá' (an ordinary day), while 'normalach' follows the noun, as in 'lá normalach'. Both are common, though 'gnáth' feels more traditional.
