HeyRuaHow to say “numerous” in Irish
- Irish:
- líonmhar
- English:
- numerous, plentiful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More numerous:
- níos líonmhaire
- Most numerous:
- is líonmhaire
- Plural:
- líonmhara
- Pronunciation:
- “LEEN-oo-er” /ˈlʲiːnˠwəɾˠ/
What does “líonmhar” mean?
“Líonmhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- numerous
- Existing in large numbers; many.Also: many, multitudinous, abundant.
1 other meaning: plentiful
- 2plentiful
- Available in large quantities; abundant.Also: abundant, copious, ample.
“Líonmhar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is líonmhar after teaghlach (family, masculine), after clann (family, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, líonmhara.
More numerous, most numerous, very numerous
Tá na turasóirí níos líonmhaire anois ná riamh. The tourists are more numerous now than ever.
| more numerous | níos líonmhaire | in the past tense: ní ba líonmhaire |
|---|---|---|
| most numerous | is líonmhaire | in the past tense: ba líonmhaire |
| as numerous as | chomh líonmhar le | no change after chomh |
| very numerous | an-líonmhar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too numerous | rólíonmhar | ró- lenites |
“Líonmhar” 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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Numerous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for numerous?
The Irish for numerous is líonmhar (pronounced “LEEN-oo-er”). It comes after the noun: teaghlach líonmhar, a numerous family; clann líonmhar, a numerous family.
How do you say more numerous and most numerous in Irish?
níos líonmhaire is more numerous and is líonmhaire is most numerous. In the past tense they become ní ba líonmhaire and ba líonmhaire.
What is the plural of líonmhar?
With a plural noun líonmhar becomes líonmhara: teaghlaigh líonmhara, clanna líonmhara.
How do you say very numerous in Irish?
an-líonmhar. Too numerous is rólíonmhar, and as numerous as is chomh líonmhar le.
Does líonmhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Líonmhar can mean numerous or plentiful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'líonmhar'?
Use 'gann' or 'tearc' for scarce or few, for example 'Tá an t-iasc gann' (The fish is scarce).
