HeyRuaHow to say “secretive” in Irish
- Irish:
- rúnmhar
- English:
- secretive, mysterious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More secretive:
- níos rúnmhaire
- Most secretive:
- is rúnmhaire
- Plural:
- rúnmhara
- Pronunciation:
- “ROON-wur” /ˈɾˠuːnˠwəɾˠ/
What does “rúnmhar” mean?
“Rúnmhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- secretive
- Keeping things to yourself and not telling others what you know or plan.Also: reticent, close, uncommunicative.
1 other meaning: mysterious
- 2mysterious
- Full of secrets or hidden meaning, hard to understand.Also: secret, cryptic, enigmatic.
“Rúnmhar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is rúnmhar after duine (person, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, rúnmhara.
More secretive, most secretive, very secretive
Tá sé níos rúnmhaire ná a dheartháir. He is more secretive than his brother.
| more secretive | níos rúnmhaire | in the past tense: ní ba rúnmhaire |
|---|---|---|
| most secretive | is rúnmhaire | in the past tense: ba rúnmhaire |
| as secretive as | chomh rúnmhar le | no change after chomh |
| very secretive | an-rúnmhar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too secretive | rórúnmhar | ró- lenites |
“Rúnmhar” 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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Secretive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for secretive?
The Irish for secretive is rúnmhar (pronounced “ROON-wur”). It comes after the noun: duine rúnmhar, a secretive person; bean rúnmhar, a secretive woman.
How do you say more secretive and most secretive in Irish?
níos rúnmhaire is more secretive and is rúnmhaire is most secretive. In the past tense they become ní ba rúnmhaire and ba rúnmhaire.
What is the plural of rúnmhar?
With a plural noun rúnmhar becomes rúnmhara: daoine rúnmhara, mná rúnmhara.
How do you say very secretive in Irish?
an-rúnmhar. Too secretive is rórúnmhar, and as secretive as is chomh rúnmhar le.
Does rúnmhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rúnmhar can mean secretive or mysterious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between rúnmhar and rúnda?
Rúnmhar usually describes a person who keeps secrets, while rúnda describes something that is secret or confidential, as in cáipéis rúnda, a confidential document.
