HeyRuaHow to say “prosperous” in Irish
- Irish:
- rathúnasach
- English:
- prosperous, plentiful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More prosperous:
- níos rathúnasaí
- Most prosperous:
- is rathúnasaí
- Plural:
- rathúnasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “RAH-hoo-nuh-suhkh” /ˈrˠahuːn̪ˠəsˠəx/
What does “rathúnasach” mean?
“Rathúnasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- prosperous
- Having plenty of wealth, goods or success; thriving.Also: thriving, wealthy, flourishing.
1 other meaning: plentiful
- 2plentiful
- Existing in abundance; bountiful.Also: abundant, bountiful, rich.
“Rathúnasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is rathúnasach after feirmeoir (farmer, masculine), after tír (country, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, rathúnasacha.
More prosperous, most prosperous, very prosperous
Tá an ceantar seo níos rathúnasaí ná riamh. This area is more prosperous than ever.
| more prosperous | níos rathúnasaí | in the past tense: ní ba rathúnasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most prosperous | is rathúnasaí | in the past tense: ba rathúnasaí |
| as prosperous as | chomh rathúnasach le | no change after chomh |
| very prosperous | an-rathúnasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too prosperous | rórathúnasach | ró- lenites |
“Rathúnasach” 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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Prosperous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prosperous?
The Irish for prosperous is rathúnasach (pronounced “RAH-hoo-nuh-suhkh”). It comes after the noun: feirmeoir rathúnasach, a prosperous farmer; tír rathúnasach, a prosperous country.
How do you say more prosperous and most prosperous in Irish?
níos rathúnasaí is more prosperous and is rathúnasaí is most prosperous. In the past tense they become ní ba rathúnasaí and ba rathúnasaí.
What is the plural of rathúnasach?
With a plural noun rathúnasach becomes rathúnasacha: feirmeoirí rathúnasacha, tíortha rathúnasacha.
How do you say very prosperous in Irish?
an-rathúnasach. Too prosperous is rórathúnasach, and as prosperous as is chomh rathúnasach le.
Does rathúnasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rathúnasach can mean prosperous or plentiful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between rathúnasach and rathúil?
Both relate to rath (prosperity). Rathúil usually means successful or lucky, while rathúnasach stresses wealth and abundance, as in tír rathúnasach, a prosperous country.
