HeyRuaHow to say “remarkable” in Irish
- Irish:
- suaitheanta
- English:
- remarkable, well-known
- Word type:
- adjective
- More remarkable:
- níos suaitheanta
- Most remarkable:
- is suaitheanta
- Pronunciation:
- “SOO-ee-han-ta” /ˈsuəhənˠt̪ˠə/
What does “suaitheanta” mean?
“Suaitheanta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- remarkable
- Standing out from others so that people notice it; distinctive or striking.Also: distinctive, notable, conspicuous, striking, outstanding.
1 other meaning: well-known
- 2well-known
- Easily recognised and known to many people.Also: recognisable, prominent, noted.
“Suaitheanta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is suaitheanta after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: girseach shuaitheanta. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear suaitheanta.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, suaitheanta. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir shuaitheanta; after other plurals it does not: girseacha suaitheanta.
More remarkable, most remarkable, very remarkable
Tá an teach seo níos suaitheanta ná an ceann eile. This house is more distinctive than the other one.
| more remarkable | níos suaitheanta | in the past tense: ní ba shuaitheanta |
|---|---|---|
| most remarkable | is suaitheanta | in the past tense: ba shuaitheanta |
| as remarkable as | chomh suaitheanta le | no change after chomh |
| very remarkable | an-suaitheanta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too remarkable | róshuaitheanta | ró- lenites |
“Suaitheanta” 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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Remarkable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for remarkable?
The Irish for remarkable is suaitheanta (pronounced “SOO-ee-han-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear suaitheanta, a remarkable man; girseach shuaitheanta, a remarkable girl.
How do you say more remarkable and most remarkable in Irish?
níos suaitheanta is more remarkable and is suaitheanta is most remarkable. In the past tense they become ní ba shuaitheanta and ba shuaitheanta.
Why does suaitheanta become shuaitheanta?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So girseach shuaitheanta (a remarkable girl) but fear suaitheanta (a remarkable man), because fear is masculine.
How do you say very remarkable in Irish?
an-suaitheanta. Too remarkable is róshuaitheanta, and as remarkable as is chomh suaitheanta le.
Does suaitheanta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Suaitheanta can mean remarkable or well-known, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'comhartha suaitheanta' mean?
'Comhartha suaitheanta' means an emblem or distinctive badge, for example the emblem of a club or county.
How is 'suaitheanta' different from 'suntasach'?
Both mean notable, but 'suaitheanta' stresses being distinctive and easily recognised, while 'suntasach' means significant or noteworthy.
