HeyRuaHow to say “peaceful” in Irish
- Irish:
- suaimhneach
- English:
- peaceful, easy in mind
- Word type:
- adjective
- More peaceful:
- níos suaimhní
- Most peaceful:
- is suaimhní
- Plural:
- suaimhneacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SOO-in-yuh” /ˈsˠuənʲəx/
What does “suaimhneach” mean?
“Suaimhneach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- peaceful
- Calm and quiet, free from disturbance or worry.Also: tranquil, quiet, calm, restful.
1 other meaning: easy in mind
- 2easy in mind
- Feeling relaxed and at ease, not anxious.Also: at ease, relaxed, serene.
Other Irish adjectives for peaceful: sámh (peaceful), síothúil (peaceful), síochánta (peaceful), suaimhneasach (peaceful)
“Suaimhneach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is suaimhneach after fear (man, 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 shuaimhneach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear suaimhneach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, suaimhneacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir shuaimhneacha; after other plurals it does not: oícheanta suaimhneacha.
More peaceful, most peaceful, very peaceful
Tá an tuath níos suaimhní ná an chathair. The countryside is more peaceful than the city.
| more peaceful | níos suaimhní | in the past tense: ní ba shuaimhní |
|---|---|---|
| most peaceful | is suaimhní | in the past tense: ba shuaimhní |
| as peaceful as | chomh suaimhneach le | no change after chomh |
| very peaceful | an-suaimhneach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too peaceful | róshuaimhneach | ró- lenites |
“Suaimhneach” 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 suaimhneach (pronounced “SOO-in-yuh”). It comes after the noun: fear suaimhneach, a peaceful man; oíche shuaimhneach, a peaceful night.
How do you say more peaceful and most peaceful in Irish?
níos suaimhní is more peaceful and is suaimhní is most peaceful. In the past tense they become ní ba shuaimhní and ba shuaimhní.
Why does suaimhneach become shuaimhneach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So oíche shuaimhneach (a peaceful night) but fear suaimhneach (a peaceful man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of suaimhneach?
With a plural noun suaimhneach becomes suaimhneacha: fir shuaimhneacha, oícheanta suaimhneacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very peaceful in Irish?
an-suaimhneach. Too peaceful is róshuaimhneach, and as peaceful as is chomh suaimhneach le.
Does suaimhneach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Suaimhneach can mean peaceful or easy in mind, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is related to suaimhneach?
The noun is suaimhneas, meaning peace or tranquillity, as in 'suaimhneas intinne' (peace of mind).
