HeyRuaHow to say “Olympic” in Irish
- Irish:
- Oilimpeach
- English:
- Olympic, Olympian
- Word type:
- adjective
- More Olympic:
- níos Oilimpí
- Most Olympic:
- is Oilimpí
- Plural:
- Oilimpeacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-im-pyakh” /ˈɪlʲəmʲpʲəx/
What does “Oilimpeach” mean?
“Oilimpeach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Olympic
- Relating to the Olympic Games.Also: olympics.
1 other meaning: Olympian
- 2Olympian
- Relating to Mount Olympus or the Greek gods who lived there.Also: of Olympus.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Oilimpeach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is Oilimpeach after lúthchleasaí (athlete, masculine), after foireann (team, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, Oilimpeacha.
More Olympic, most Olympic, very Olympic
| more Olympic | níos Oilimpí | in the past tense: ní b'Oilimpí |
|---|---|---|
| most Olympic | is Oilimpí | in the past tense: ab Oilimpí |
| as Olympic as | chomh hOilimpeach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very Olympic | an-Oilimpeach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too Olympic | ró-Oilimpeach | ró- lenites |
“Oilimpeach” 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.
Olympic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Olympic?
The Irish for Olympic is Oilimpeach (pronounced “IL-im-pyakh”). It comes after the noun: lúthchleasaí Oilimpeach, an Olympic athlete; foireann Oilimpeach, an Olympic team.
How do you say more Olympic and most Olympic in Irish?
níos Oilimpí is more Olympic and is Oilimpí is most Olympic. In the past tense they become ní b'Oilimpí and ab Oilimpí.
What is the plural of Oilimpeach?
With a plural noun Oilimpeach becomes Oilimpeacha: lúthchleasaithe Oilimpeacha, foirne Oilimpeacha.
How do you say very Olympic in Irish?
an-Oilimpeach. Too Olympic is ró-Oilimpeach, and as Olympic as is chomh hOilimpeach le.
Does Oilimpeach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oilimpeach can mean Olympic or Olympian, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'the Olympic Games' in Irish?
The Olympic Games are 'na Cluichí Oilimpeacha', with the plural form of the adjective.
