HeyRuaHow to say “romantic” in Irish
- Irish:
- rómánsaí
- English:
- romantic, romanticist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-mawn-see” /ˈɾˠoːmˠaːn̪ˠsˠiː/
- Plural:
- rómánsaithe (romantics)
- Genitive singular:
- rómánsaí, an rómánsaí (e.g. tuairimí an rómánsaí, the romantic's opinions)
- Genitive plural:
- rómánsaithe, na rómánsaithe (e.g. saothar na rómánsaithe, the work of the Romantics)
What does “rómánsaí” mean?
“Rómánsaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- romantic
- A person who has romantic, idealistic or sentimental views of life and love.Also: idealist, dreamer, sentimentalist.
“Rómánsaí” with the article
The plural of romantic in Irish is rómánsaithe. Here is rómánsaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rómánsaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rómánsaí, the Irish word for romantic.
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Romantic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for romantic?
The Irish for romantic is rómánsaí (pronounced “ROH-mawn-see”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rómánsaithe. Depending on context it can also mean romanticist.
How do you pronounce rómánsaí in Irish?
Rómánsaí is said like “ROH-mawn-see” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːmˠaːn̪ˠsˠiː/).
What is the plural of romantic in Irish?
The plural of rómánsaí is rómánsaithe; with the article, na rómánsaithe means “the romantics”. The genitive plural is rómánsaithe, as in saothar na rómánsaithe (the work of the Romantics).
Does rómánsaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rómánsaí can mean romantic or romanticist, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'rómánsaí' and 'rómánsúil'?
'Rómánsaí' is a noun meaning a romantic person, while 'rómánsúil' is the adjective 'romantic', as in 'scannán rómánsúil'.
