HeyRuaHow to say “sensible” in Irish
- Irish:
- stuama
- English:
- sensible, prudent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More sensible:
- níos stuama
- Most sensible:
- is stuama
- Pronunciation:
- “STOO-uh-muh” /ˈstuəmə/
What does “stuama” mean?
“Stuama” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sensible
- Having good sense and sound judgement; level-headed.Also: level-headed, steady, sound.
“Stuama” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is stuama after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, stuama.
More sensible, most sensible, very sensible
Tá Síle níos stuama ná a deartháir. Síle is more sensible than her brother.
| more sensible | níos stuama | in the past tense: ní ba stuama |
|---|---|---|
| most sensible | is stuama | in the past tense: ba stuama |
| as sensible as | chomh stuama le | no change after chomh |
| very sensible | an-stuama | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too sensible | róstuama | ró- lenites |
“Stuama” 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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Sensible in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sensible?
The Irish for sensible is stuama (pronounced “STOO-uh-muh”). It comes after the noun: fear stuama, a sensible man; girseach stuama, a sensible girl.
How do you say more sensible and most sensible in Irish?
níos stuama is more sensible and is stuama is most sensible. In the past tense they become ní ba stuama and ba stuama.
How do you say very sensible in Irish?
an-stuama. Too sensible is róstuama, and as sensible as is chomh stuama le.
Does stuama have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stuama can mean sensible or prudent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'stuama' and 'ciallmhar'?
Both mean sensible, but 'ciallmhar' stresses having good sense, while 'stuama' suggests steadiness and prudence in behaviour, as in 'duine stuama'.
