HeyRuaHow to say “reluctant” in Irish
- Irish:
- leasc
- English:
- reluctant, lazy
- Word type:
- adjective
- More reluctant:
- níos leisce
- Most reluctant:
- is leisce
- Plural:
- leasca
- Pronunciation:
- “lask” /lʲask/
What does “leasc” mean?
“Leasc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reluctant
- Not wanting to do something; unwilling or loath.Also: loath, unwilling, hesitant.
1 other meaning: lazy
- 2lazy
- Not inclined to work or make an effort; sluggish.Also: sluggish, idle, slothful.
Other Irish adjectives for reluctant: drogallach (reluctant)
“Leasc” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leasc after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leasca.
More reluctant, most reluctant, very reluctant
Tá sé níos leisce ná a dheartháir. He is lazier than his brother.
| more reluctant | níos leisce | in the past tense: ní ba leisce |
|---|---|---|
| most reluctant | is leisce | in the past tense: ba leisce |
| as reluctant as | chomh leasc le | no change after chomh |
| very reluctant | an-leasc | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too reluctant | róleasc | ró- lenites |
“Leasc” 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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Reluctant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reluctant?
The Irish for reluctant is leasc (pronounced “lask”). It comes after the noun: fear leasc, a reluctant man; bean leasc, a reluctant woman.
How do you say more reluctant and most reluctant in Irish?
níos leisce is more reluctant and is leisce is most reluctant. In the past tense they become ní ba leisce and ba leisce.
What is the plural of leasc?
With a plural noun leasc becomes leasca: fir leasca, mná leasca.
How do you say very reluctant in Irish?
an-leasc. Too reluctant is róleasc, and as reluctant as is chomh leasc le.
Does leasc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leasc can mean reluctant or lazy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'I am reluctant to' in Irish?
Use the copula with le: 'Is leasc liom imeacht' means 'I am reluctant to go'. The related noun is 'leisce', as in 'Tá leisce orm' (I am reluctant, I feel lazy).
