HeyRuaHow to say “peaceful” in Irish
- Irish:
- suaimhneasach
- English:
- peaceful, calm
- Word type:
- adjective
- More peaceful:
- níos suaimhneasaí
- Most peaceful:
- is suaimhneasaí
- Plural:
- suaimhneasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SOO-uv-nyas-okh” /ˈsˠuəvʲnʲəsˠəx/
What does “suaimhneasach” mean?
“Suaimhneasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- peaceful
- Calm and quiet, free from disturbance or noise.Also: tranquil, quiet, restful, serene.
1 other meaning: calm
- 2calm
- Describes a person who is relaxed and untroubled.Also: placid, composed, easy-going.
Other Irish adjectives for peaceful: suaimhneach (peaceful), sámh (peaceful), síothúil (peaceful), síochánta (peaceful)
“Suaimhneasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is suaimhneasach after baile (home, masculine), after oíche (night, 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: oíche shuaimhneasach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: baile suaimhneasach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, suaimhneasacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: oícheanta suaimhneasacha.
More peaceful, most peaceful, very peaceful
Tá an gleann níos suaimhneasaí ná an chathair. The valley is more peaceful than the city.
| more peaceful | níos suaimhneasaí | in the past tense: ní ba shuaimhneasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most peaceful | is suaimhneasaí | in the past tense: ba shuaimhneasaí |
| as peaceful as | chomh suaimhneasach le | no change after chomh |
| very peaceful | an-suaimhneasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too peaceful | róshuaimhneasach | ró- lenites |
“Suaimhneasach” 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.
Peaceful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for peaceful?
The Irish for peaceful is suaimhneasach (pronounced “SOO-uv-nyas-okh”). It comes after the noun: baile suaimhneasach, a peaceful home; oíche shuaimhneasach, a peaceful night.
How do you say more peaceful and most peaceful in Irish?
níos suaimhneasaí is more peaceful and is suaimhneasaí is most peaceful. In the past tense they become ní ba shuaimhneasaí and ba shuaimhneasaí.
Why does suaimhneasach become shuaimhneasach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So oíche shuaimhneasach (a peaceful night) but baile suaimhneasach (a peaceful home), because baile is masculine.
What is the plural of suaimhneasach?
With a plural noun suaimhneasach becomes suaimhneasacha: bailte suaimhneasacha, oícheanta suaimhneasacha.
How do you say very peaceful in Irish?
an-suaimhneasach. Too peaceful is róshuaimhneasach, and as peaceful as is chomh suaimhneasach le.
Does suaimhneasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Suaimhneasach can mean peaceful or calm, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between suaimhneasach and síochánta?
Suaimhneasach stresses calm and tranquillity, as in áit shuaimhneasach, while síochánta means peaceful in the sense of without conflict, as in agóid shíochánta.
