HeyRuaHow to say “respectable” in Irish
- Irish:
- measúil
- English:
- respectable, respectful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More respectable:
- níos measúla
- Most respectable:
- is measúla
- Plural:
- measúla
- Pronunciation:
- “MASS-ool” /ˈmʲasˠuːlʲ/
What does “measúil” mean?
“Measúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- respectable
- Worthy of respect; decent and of good standing.Also: estimable, esteemed, decent, reputable.
1 other meaning: respectful
- 2respectful
- Showing respect towards others.Also: deferential, courteous.
“Measúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is measúil after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, 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: bean mheasúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear measúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, measúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir mheasúla; after other plurals it does not: mná measúla.
More respectable, most respectable, very respectable
| more respectable | níos measúla | in the past tense: ní ba mheasúla |
|---|---|---|
| most respectable | is measúla | in the past tense: ba mheasúla |
| as respectable as | chomh measúil le | no change after chomh |
| very respectable | an-mheasúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too respectable | rómheasúil | ró- lenites |
“Measúil” 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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Respectable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for respectable?
The Irish for respectable is measúil (pronounced “MASS-ool”). It comes after the noun: fear measúil, a respectable man; bean mheasúil, a respectable woman.
How do you say more respectable and most respectable in Irish?
níos measúla is more respectable and is measúla is most respectable. In the past tense they become ní ba mheasúla and ba mheasúla.
Why does measúil become mheasúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean mheasúil (a respectable woman) but fear measúil (a respectable man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of measúil?
With a plural noun measúil becomes measúla: fir mheasúla, mná measúla. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very respectable in Irish?
an-mheasúil. Too respectable is rómheasúil, and as respectable as is chomh measúil le.
Does measúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Measúil can mean respectable or respectful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'measúil'?
The opposite is 'dímheasúil', meaning disrespectful or contemptuous.
Which noun is 'measúil' related to?
It comes from 'meas', meaning respect or esteem, as in 'Tá meas agam air' (I respect him).
