HeyRuaHow to say “noticeable” in Irish
- Irish:
- suntasach
- English:
- noticeable, significant
- Word type:
- adjective
- More noticeable:
- níos suntasaí
- Most noticeable:
- is suntasaí
- Plural:
- suntasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SUN-ta-sukh” /ˈsˠʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠəx/
What does “suntasach” mean?
“Suntasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- noticeable
- Easy to notice or see; standing out.Also: striking, conspicuous, distinctive, remarkable.
1 other meaning: significant
- 2significant
- Large or important enough to matter.Also: considerable, appreciable, sizeable, notable.
“Suntasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is suntasach after athrú (change, masculine), after tuairim (opinion, 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: tuairim shuntasach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: athrú suntasach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, suntasacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: tuairimí suntasacha.
More noticeable, most noticeable, very noticeable
Bhí an toradh seo níos suntasaí ná an ceann eile. This result was more significant than the other one.
| more noticeable | níos suntasaí | in the past tense: ní ba shuntasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most noticeable | is suntasaí | in the past tense: ba shuntasaí |
| as noticeable as | chomh suntasach le | no change after chomh |
| very noticeable | an-suntasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too noticeable | róshuntasach | ró- lenites |
“Suntasach” 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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Noticeable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for noticeable?
The Irish for noticeable is suntasach (pronounced “SUN-ta-sukh”). It comes after the noun: athrú suntasach, a noticeable change; tuairim shuntasach, a noticeable opinion.
How do you say more noticeable and most noticeable in Irish?
níos suntasaí is more noticeable and is suntasaí is most noticeable. In the past tense they become ní ba shuntasaí and ba shuntasaí.
Why does suntasach become shuntasach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So tuairim shuntasach (a noticeable opinion) but athrú suntasach (a noticeable change), because athrú is masculine.
What is the plural of suntasach?
With a plural noun suntasach becomes suntasacha: athruithe suntasacha, tuairimí suntasacha.
How do you say very noticeable in Irish?
an-suntasach. Too noticeable is róshuntasach, and as noticeable as is chomh suntasach le.
Does suntasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Suntasach can mean noticeable or significant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'significantly' using suntasach?
Put 'go' before it: 'go suntasach', as in 'Tháinig méadú go suntasach ar an líon' (the number increased significantly).
