HeyRuaHow to say “satisfactory” in Irish
- Irish:
- sásúil
- English:
- satisfactory, satisfying
- Word type:
- adjective
- More satisfactory:
- níos sásúla
- Most satisfactory:
- is sásúla
- Plural:
- sásúla
- Pronunciation:
- “SAW-sool” /ˈsˠaːsˠuːlʲ/
What does “sásúil” mean?
“Sásúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- satisfactory
- Good enough to meet what is needed or expected.Also: adequate, acceptable, good enough.
1 other meaning: satisfying
- 2satisfying
- Giving a feeling of pleasure or contentment.Also: pleasing, gratifying, fulfilling.
Other Irish adjectives for satisfactory: inghlactha (acceptable)
“Sásúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is sásúil after toradh (fruit, masculine), after obair (work, 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: obair shásúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: toradh sásúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, sásúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: oibreacha sásúla.
More satisfactory, most satisfactory, very satisfactory
Bhí an dara plean níos sásúla ná an chéad cheann. The second plan was more satisfactory than the first one.
| more satisfactory | níos sásúla | in the past tense: ní ba shásúla |
|---|---|---|
| most satisfactory | is sásúla | in the past tense: ba shásúla |
| as satisfactory as | chomh sásúil le | no change after chomh |
| very satisfactory | an-sásúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too satisfactory | róshásúil | ró- lenites |
“Sásúil” 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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Satisfactory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for satisfactory?
The Irish for satisfactory is sásúil (pronounced “SAW-sool”). It comes after the noun: toradh sásúil, a satisfactory fruit; obair shásúil, satisfactory work.
How do you say more satisfactory and most satisfactory in Irish?
níos sásúla is more satisfactory and is sásúla is most satisfactory. In the past tense they become ní ba shásúla and ba shásúla.
Why does sásúil become shásúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So obair shásúil (satisfactory work) but toradh sásúil (a satisfactory fruit), because toradh is masculine.
What is the plural of sásúil?
With a plural noun sásúil becomes sásúla: torthaí sásúla, oibreacha sásúla.
How do you say very satisfactory in Irish?
an-sásúil. Too satisfactory is róshásúil, and as satisfactory as is chomh sásúil le.
Does sásúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sásúil can mean satisfactory or satisfying, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between sásúil and sásta?
Sásúil describes a thing that satisfies, as in toradh sásúil 'a satisfactory result', while sásta describes a person who is satisfied, as in Tá mé sásta.
