HeyRuaHow to say “pleasant” in Irish
- Irish:
- aoibhiúil
- English:
- pleasant, smiling
- Word type:
- adjective
- More pleasant:
- níos aoibhiúla
- Most pleasant:
- is aoibhiúla
- Plural:
- aoibhiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “EEV-ool” /ˈiːvuːlʲ/
What does “aoibhiúil” mean?
“Aoibhiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pleasant
- Nice and agreeable, giving pleasure.Also: delightful, agreeable, lovely.
1 other meaning: smiling
- 2smiling
- Having a cheerful, smiling face or manner.Also: cheerful, genial, good-humoured.
Other Irish adjectives for pleasant: deas (nice), lách (kind), taitneamhach (pleasant), pléisiúrtha (pleasant)
“Aoibhiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aoibhiúil after lá (day, masculine), after aghaidh (face, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aoibhiúla.
More pleasant, most pleasant, very pleasant
Tá an aimsir níos aoibhiúla inniu ná inné. The weather is more pleasant today than yesterday.
| more pleasant | níos aoibhiúla | in the past tense: ní b'aoibhiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most pleasant | is aoibhiúla | in the past tense: ab aoibhiúla |
| as pleasant as | chomh haoibhiúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very pleasant | an-aoibhiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too pleasant | ró-aoibhiúil | ró- lenites |
“Aoibhiúil” 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.
Pleasant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pleasant?
The Irish for pleasant is aoibhiúil (pronounced “EEV-ool”). It comes after the noun: lá aoibhiúil, a pleasant day; aghaidh aoibhiúil, a pleasant face.
How do you say more pleasant and most pleasant in Irish?
níos aoibhiúla is more pleasant and is aoibhiúla is most pleasant. In the past tense they become ní b'aoibhiúla and ab aoibhiúla.
What is the plural of aoibhiúil?
With a plural noun aoibhiúil becomes aoibhiúla: laethanta aoibhiúla, aghaidheanna aoibhiúla.
How do you say very pleasant in Irish?
an-aoibhiúil. Too pleasant is ró-aoibhiúil, and as pleasant as is chomh haoibhiúil le.
Does aoibhiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aoibhiúil can mean pleasant or smiling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between aoibhiúil and aoibhinn?
Both mean pleasant, but "aoibhinn" is more common and often means delightful or blissful, as in "Is aoibhinn liom é", while "aoibhiúil" often suggests a smiling, cheerful manner, related to "aoibh" (a smile).
