HeyRuaHow to say “realistic” in Irish
- Irish:
- réadúil
- English:
- realistic, real
- Word type:
- adjective
- More realistic:
- níos réadúla
- Most realistic:
- is réadúla
- Plural:
- réadúla
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-doo-il” /ˈreːd̪ˠuːlʲ/
What does “réadúil” mean?
“Réadúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- realistic
- Sensible and practical, based on what is actually possible.Also: practical, sensible, down-to-earth.
1 other meaning: real
- 2real
- Actually existing or true to life, not imaginary.Also: actual, true to life, lifelike.
Other Irish adjectives for realistic: réalaíoch (realistic)
“Réadúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is réadúil after plean (plan, masculine), after aidhm (aim, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, réadúla.
More realistic, most realistic, very realistic
Tá an scannán seo níos réadúla ná an chéad cheann. This film is more realistic than the first one.
| more realistic | níos réadúla | in the past tense: ní ba réadúla |
|---|---|---|
| most realistic | is réadúla | in the past tense: ba réadúla |
| as realistic as | chomh réadúil le | no change after chomh |
| very realistic | an-réadúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too realistic | róréadúil | ró- lenites |
“Réadúil” 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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Realistic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for realistic?
The Irish for realistic is réadúil (pronounced “RAY-doo-il”). It comes after the noun: plean réadúil, a realistic plan; aidhm réadúil, a realistic aim.
How do you say more realistic and most realistic in Irish?
níos réadúla is more realistic and is réadúla is most realistic. In the past tense they become ní ba réadúla and ba réadúla.
What is the plural of réadúil?
With a plural noun réadúil becomes réadúla: pleananna réadúla, aidhmeanna réadúla.
How do you say very realistic in Irish?
an-réadúil. Too realistic is róréadúil, and as realistic as is chomh réadúil le.
Does réadúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réadúil can mean realistic or real, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'réadúil' and 'fíor'?
'Fíor' means true or genuine, as in 'scéal fíor' (a true story), while 'réadúil' means realistic or lifelike, as in 'plean réadúil' (a realistic plan).
