HeyRuaHow to say “rational” in Irish
- Irish:
- réasúnach
- English:
- rational, reasonable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More rational:
- níos réasúnaí
- Most rational:
- is réasúnaí
- Plural:
- réasúnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-soo-nakh” /ˈreːsˠuːnˠəx/
What does “réasúnach” mean?
“Réasúnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rational
- Able to think clearly and logically, or based on reason.Also: reasoning, logical, sensible.
1 other meaning: reasonable
- 2reasonable
- Fair and sensible, not going to extremes.Also: fair, sensible, moderate.
Other Irish adjectives for rational: loighciúil (logical)
“Réasúnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is réasúnach after duine (person, masculine), after argóint (argument, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, réasúnacha.
More rational, most rational, very rational
Tá sé níos réasúnaí ná a dheartháir. He is more rational than his brother.
| more rational | níos réasúnaí | in the past tense: ní ba réasúnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most rational | is réasúnaí | in the past tense: ba réasúnaí |
| as rational as | chomh réasúnach le | no change after chomh |
| very rational | an-réasúnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too rational | róréasúnach | ró- lenites |
“Réasúnach” 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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Rational in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rational?
The Irish for rational is réasúnach (pronounced “RAY-soo-nakh”). It comes after the noun: duine réasúnach, a rational person; argóint réasúnach, a rational argument.
How do you say more rational and most rational in Irish?
níos réasúnaí is more rational and is réasúnaí is most rational. In the past tense they become ní ba réasúnaí and ba réasúnaí.
What is the plural of réasúnach?
With a plural noun réasúnach becomes réasúnacha: daoine réasúnacha, argóintí réasúnacha.
How do you say very rational in Irish?
an-réasúnach. Too rational is róréasúnach, and as rational as is chomh réasúnach le.
Does réasúnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réasúnach can mean rational or reasonable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between réasúnach and réasúnta?
Réasúnach leans towards 'rational, reasoning', while réasúnta is the everyday word for 'reasonable' or 'fairly', as in praghas réasúnta, a reasonable price.
