HeyRuaHow to say “romantic” in Irish
- Irish:
- rómánsúil
- English:
- romantic, romantic (in style)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More romantic:
- níos rómánsúla
- Most romantic:
- is rómánsúla
- Plural:
- rómánsúla
- Pronunciation:
- “roh-MAWN-soo-il” /ˈɾˠoːmˠaːnˠsˠuːlʲ/
What does “rómánsúil” mean?
“Rómánsúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- romantic
- Full of love, emotion or a dreamy, idealised feeling about life or love.Also: sentimental, amorous, dreamy.
1 other meaning: romantic (in style)
- 2romantic (in style)
- Relating to the Romantic movement in literature, art or music.Also: romantic, romanticist.
Other Irish adjectives for romantic: rómánsach (romantic)
“Rómánsúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is rómánsúil after scannán (film, masculine), after oíche (night, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, rómánsúla.
More romantic, most romantic, very romantic
Tá an dara leabhar níos rómánsúla ná an chéad cheann. The second book is more romantic than the first one.
| more romantic | níos rómánsúla | in the past tense: ní ba rómánsúla |
|---|---|---|
| most romantic | is rómánsúla | in the past tense: ba rómánsúla |
| as romantic as | chomh rómánsúil le | no change after chomh |
| very romantic | an-rómánsúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too romantic | rórómánsúil | ró- lenites |
“Rómánsúil” 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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Romantic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for romantic?
The Irish for romantic is rómánsúil (pronounced “roh-MAWN-soo-il”). It comes after the noun: scannán rómánsúil, a romantic film; oíche rómánsúil, a romantic night.
How do you say more romantic and most romantic in Irish?
níos rómánsúla is more romantic and is rómánsúla is most romantic. In the past tense they become ní ba rómánsúla and ba rómánsúla.
What is the plural of rómánsúil?
With a plural noun rómánsúil becomes rómánsúla: scannáin rómánsúla, oícheanta rómánsúla.
How do you say very romantic in Irish?
an-rómánsúil. Too romantic is rórómánsúil, and as romantic as is chomh rómánsúil le.
Does rómánsúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rómánsúil can mean romantic or romantic (in style), depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'rómánsúil' different from 'grámhar'?
'Rómánsúil' means romantic in mood or style, as in 'scannán rómánsúil', while 'grámhar' means loving or affectionate towards a person.
