HeyRuaHow to say “regular” in Irish
- Irish:
- rialta
- English:
- regular
- Word type:
- adjective
- More regular:
- níos rialta
- Most regular:
- is rialta
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-al-ta” /ˈɾˠiəl̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “rialta” mean?
“Rialta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- regular
- Happening at fixed or even intervals, or done habitually.Also: habitual, routine, frequent.
2 other meanings:
- 2regular
- Following a rule or fixed pattern, orderly or systematic.Also: orderly, systematic, uniform.
- 3regular
- In grammar, following the normal pattern of forms, as a regular verb does.
“Rialta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is rialta after cruinniú (meeting, masculine), after seirbhís (service, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, rialta.
More regular, most regular, very regular
Tá a cuid oibre níos rialta anois. Her work is more regular now.
| more regular | níos rialta | in the past tense: ní ba rialta |
|---|---|---|
| most regular | is rialta | in the past tense: ba rialta |
| as regular as | chomh rialta le | no change after chomh |
| very regular | an-rialta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too regular | rórialta | ró- lenites |
“Rialta” 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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Regular in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for regular?
The Irish for regular is rialta (pronounced “REE-al-ta”). It comes after the noun: cruinniú rialta, a regular meeting; seirbhís rialta, a regular service.
How do you say more regular and most regular in Irish?
níos rialta is more regular and is rialta is most regular. In the past tense they become ní ba rialta and ba rialta.
How do you say very regular in Irish?
an-rialta. Too regular is rórialta, and as regular as is chomh rialta le.
How do I say 'regularly' in Irish?
Put 'go' before the adjective: 'go rialta', as in 'Téim ann go rialta' (I go there regularly).
What is the opposite of 'rialta'?
The opposite is 'neamhrialta' (irregular), as in 'briathar neamhrialta' (an irregular verb).
