HeyRuaHow to say “punctual” in Irish
- Irish:
- pointiúil
- English:
- punctual, particular
- Word type:
- adjective
- More punctual:
- níos pointiúla
- Most punctual:
- is pointiúla
- Plural:
- pointiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “PIN-tyoo-il” /ˈpˠɪnʲtʲuːlʲ/
What does “pointiúil” mean?
“Pointiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- punctual
- Always arriving or doing things at the right time.Also: on time, prompt, timely.
1 other meaning: particular
- 2particular
- Careful about details and wanting things done exactly right.Also: precise, exact, meticulous.
Other Irish adjectives for punctual: poncúil (punctual)
“Pointiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is pointiúil after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, 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: bean phointiúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear pointiúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, pointiúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir phointiúla; after other plurals it does not: mná pointiúla.
More punctual, most punctual, very punctual
Tá Seán níos pointiúla ná a dheartháir. Seán is more punctual than his brother.
| more punctual | níos pointiúla | in the past tense: ní ba phointiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most punctual | is pointiúla | in the past tense: ba phointiúla |
| as punctual as | chomh pointiúil le | no change after chomh |
| very punctual | an-phointiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too punctual | róphointiúil | ró- lenites |
“Pointiúil” 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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Punctual in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for punctual?
The Irish for punctual is pointiúil (pronounced “PIN-tyoo-il”). It comes after the noun: fear pointiúil, a punctual man; bean phointiúil, a punctual woman.
How do you say more punctual and most punctual in Irish?
níos pointiúla is more punctual and is pointiúla is most punctual. In the past tense they become ní ba phointiúla and ba phointiúla.
Why does pointiúil become phointiúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean phointiúil (a punctual woman) but fear pointiúil (a punctual man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of pointiúil?
With a plural noun pointiúil becomes pointiúla: fir phointiúla, mná pointiúla. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very punctual in Irish?
an-phointiúil. Too punctual is róphointiúil, and as punctual as is chomh pointiúil le.
Does pointiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pointiúil can mean punctual or particular, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'pointiúil' and 'poncúil'?
Both mean punctual; 'poncúil' is the more common standard word, while 'pointiúil' also suggests being particular or exact.
