HeyRuaHow to say “realistic” in Irish
- Irish:
- réalaíoch
- English:
- realistic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More realistic:
- níos réalaíche
- Most realistic:
- is réalaíche
- Plural:
- réalaíocha
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-uh-lee-uch” /ˈreːəliːəx/
What does “réalaíoch” mean?
“Réalaíoch” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- realistic
- Sensible and practical about what can really be done or expected.Also: practical, sensible, down-to-earth.
1 other meaning:
- 2realistic
- Showing things as they really are, especially in art or writing.Also: lifelike, true to life, realist.
Other Irish adjectives for realistic: réadúil (realistic)
“Réalaíoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is réalaíoch 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, réalaíocha.
More realistic, most realistic, very realistic
Tá an scannán seo níos réalaíche ná an ceann eile. This film is more realistic than the other one.
| more realistic | níos réalaíche | in the past tense: ní ba réalaíche |
|---|---|---|
| most realistic | is réalaíche | in the past tense: ba réalaíche |
| as realistic as | chomh réalaíoch le | no change after chomh |
| very realistic | an-réalaíoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too realistic | róréalaíoch | ró- lenites |
“Réalaíoch” 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 réalaíoch (pronounced “RAY-uh-lee-uch”). It comes after the noun: plean réalaíoch, a realistic plan; aidhm réalaíoch, a realistic aim.
How do you say more realistic and most realistic in Irish?
níos réalaíche is more realistic and is réalaíche is most realistic. In the past tense they become ní ba réalaíche and ba réalaíche.
What is the plural of réalaíoch?
With a plural noun réalaíoch becomes réalaíocha: pleananna réalaíocha, aidhmeanna réalaíocha.
How do you say very realistic in Irish?
an-réalaíoch. Too realistic is róréalaíoch, and as realistic as is chomh réalaíoch le.
Is there a noun related to 'réalaíoch'?
Yes, 'réalachas' means realism, and 'réaltacht' means reality.
