HeyRuaHow to say “renowned” in Irish
- Irish:
- clúiteach
- English:
- renowned, reputable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More renowned:
- níos clúití
- Most renowned:
- is clúití
- Plural:
- clúiteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOO-tchuck” /ˈkl̪ˠuːtʲəx/
What does “clúiteach” mean?
“Clúiteach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- renowned
- Famous and well known, especially for good qualities or achievements.Also: famous, celebrated, illustrious, well-known.
1 other meaning: reputable
- 2reputable
- Having a good name and being respected by people.Also: of good repute, respected, honoured, esteemed.
Other Irish adjectives for renowned: iomráiteach (famous)
“Clúiteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is clúiteach after file (poet, masculine), after scoil (school, 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: scoil chlúiteach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: file clúiteach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, clúiteacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: scoileanna clúiteacha.
More renowned, most renowned, very renowned
Tá an t-amhránaí seo níos clúití ná a deartháir. This singer is more famous than his brother.
| more renowned | níos clúití | in the past tense: ní ba chlúití |
|---|---|---|
| most renowned | is clúití | in the past tense: ba chlúití |
| as renowned as | chomh clúiteach le | no change after chomh |
| very renowned | an-chlúiteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too renowned | róchlúiteach | ró- lenites |
“Clúiteach” 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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Renowned in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for renowned?
The Irish for renowned is clúiteach (pronounced “KLOO-tchuck”). It comes after the noun: file clúiteach, a renowned poet; scoil chlúiteach, a renowned school.
How do you say more renowned and most renowned in Irish?
níos clúití is more renowned and is clúití is most renowned. In the past tense they become ní ba chlúití and ba chlúití.
Why does clúiteach become chlúiteach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So scoil chlúiteach (a renowned school) but file clúiteach (a renowned poet), because file is masculine.
What is the plural of clúiteach?
With a plural noun clúiteach becomes clúiteacha: filí clúiteacha, scoileanna clúiteacha.
How do you say very renowned in Irish?
an-chlúiteach. Too renowned is róchlúiteach, and as renowned as is chomh clúiteach le.
Does clúiteach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Clúiteach can mean renowned or reputable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'clúiteach' and 'cáiliúil'?
Both mean famous, but 'cáiliúil' is the everyday word, while 'clúiteach' is more formal and stresses good reputation. Both come from nouns for fame: 'cáil' and 'clú'.
