HeyRuaHow to say “philosophical” in Irish
- Irish:
- fealsúnach
- English:
- philosophical
- Word type:
- adjective
- More philosophical:
- níos fealsúnaí
- Most philosophical:
- is fealsúnaí
- Plural:
- fealsúnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FAL-soon-ukh” /ˈfˠalˠsˠuːnˠəx/
What does “fealsúnach” mean?
“Fealsúnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- philosophical
- Relating to philosophy or to deep thinking about life and ideas.Also: philosophic, reflective, thoughtful.
1 other meaning:
- 2philosophical
- Calm and accepting when things go wrong.Also: stoical, calm, resigned.
“Fealsúnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is fealsúnach after leabhar (book, masculine), after ceist (question, 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: ceist fhealsúnach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: leabhar fealsúnach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, fealsúnacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: leabhair fhealsúnacha; after other plurals it does not: ceisteanna fealsúnacha.
More philosophical, most philosophical, very philosophical
Tá sé níos fealsúnaí ná a dheartháir. He is more philosophical than his brother.
| more philosophical | níos fealsúnaí | in the past tense: ní b'fhealsúnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most philosophical | is fealsúnaí | in the past tense: ab fhealsúnaí |
| as philosophical as | chomh fealsúnach le | no change after chomh |
| very philosophical | an-fhealsúnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too philosophical | rófhealsúnach | ró- lenites |
“Fealsúnach” 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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Philosophical in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for philosophical?
The Irish for philosophical is fealsúnach (pronounced “FAL-soon-ukh”). It comes after the noun: leabhar fealsúnach, a philosophical book; ceist fhealsúnach, a philosophical question.
How do you say more philosophical and most philosophical in Irish?
níos fealsúnaí is more philosophical and is fealsúnaí is most philosophical. In the past tense they become ní b'fhealsúnaí and ab fhealsúnaí.
Why does fealsúnach become fhealsúnach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So ceist fhealsúnach (a philosophical question) but leabhar fealsúnach (a philosophical book), because leabhar is masculine.
What is the plural of fealsúnach?
With a plural noun fealsúnach becomes fealsúnacha: leabhair fhealsúnacha, ceisteanna fealsúnacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very philosophical in Irish?
an-fhealsúnach. Too philosophical is rófhealsúnach, and as philosophical as is chomh fealsúnach le.
What is the noun related to 'fealsúnach'?
The noun for philosophy is 'fealsúnacht', and a philosopher is 'fealsamh'.
