HeyRuaHow to say “scholarly” in Irish
- Irish:
- scolártha
- English:
- scholarly
- Word type:
- adjective
- More scholarly:
- níos scolártha
- Most scholarly:
- is scolártha
- Pronunciation:
- “SKUL-awr-ha” /ˈskʊlˠaːɾˠhə/
What does “scolártha” mean?
- scholarly
- Showing deep learning and careful study, like the work of a scholar.Also: learned, erudite, academic.
Other Irish adjectives for scholarly: acadúil (academic)
“Scolártha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is scolártha after leabhar (book, masculine), after aiste (essay, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, scolártha.
More scholarly, most scholarly, very scholarly
Tá an leabhar seo níos scolártha ná an ceann eile. This book is more scholarly than the other one.
| more scholarly | níos scolártha | in the past tense: ní ba scolártha |
|---|---|---|
| most scholarly | is scolártha | in the past tense: ba scolártha |
| as scholarly as | chomh scolártha le | no change after chomh |
| very scholarly | an-scolártha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too scholarly | róscolártha | ró- lenites |
“Scolártha” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Scholarly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scholarly?
The Irish for scholarly is scolártha (pronounced “SKUL-awr-ha”). It comes after the noun: leabhar scolártha, a scholarly book; aiste scolártha, a scholarly essay.
How do you say more scholarly and most scholarly in Irish?
níos scolártha is more scholarly and is scolártha is most scholarly. In the past tense they become ní ba scolártha and ba scolártha.
How do you say very scholarly in Irish?
an-scolártha. Too scholarly is róscolártha, and as scholarly as is chomh scolártha le.
What is the difference between 'scolártha' and 'léannta'?
'Scolártha' usually describes work or writing that is scholarly, while 'léannta' more often describes a learned person, as in 'fear léannta'.
