HeyRuaHow to say “showy” in Irish
- Irish:
- straibhéiseach
- English:
- showy, conceited
- Word type:
- adjective
- Showier:
- níos straibhéisí
- Showiest:
- is straibhéisí
- Plural:
- straibhéiseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “STRAV-ay-shukh” /ˈsˠtˠɾˠavʲeːʃəx/
What does “straibhéiseach” mean?
“Straibhéiseach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- showy
- Making a big display of yourself or your things to impress others.Also: ostentatious, flashy, pretentious, flamboyant.
1 other meaning: conceited
- 2conceited
- Behaving in a vain, swaggering way, full of self-importance.Also: swaggering, vain, pompous.
Other Irish adjectives for showy: taibhseach (showy), péacach (showy)
“Straibhéiseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is straibhéiseach after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, straibhéiseacha.
Showier, showiest, very showy
Tá a dheartháir níos straibhéisí ná é féin. His brother is more ostentatious than he is.
| showier | níos straibhéisí | in the past tense: ní ba straibhéisí |
|---|---|---|
| showiest | is straibhéisí | in the past tense: ba straibhéisí |
| as showy as | chomh straibhéiseach le | no change after chomh |
| very showy | an-straibhéiseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too showy | róstraibhéiseach | ró- lenites |
“Straibhéiseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Showy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for showy?
The Irish for showy is straibhéiseach (pronounced “STRAV-ay-shukh”). It comes after the noun: fear straibhéiseach, a showy man; girseach straibhéiseach, a showy girl.
How do you say showier and showiest in Irish?
níos straibhéisí is showier and is straibhéisí is showiest. In the past tense they become ní ba straibhéisí and ba straibhéisí.
What is the plural of straibhéiseach?
With a plural noun straibhéiseach becomes straibhéiseacha: fir straibhéiseacha, girseacha straibhéiseacha.
How do you say very showy in Irish?
an-straibhéiseach. Too showy is róstraibhéiseach, and as showy as is chomh straibhéiseach le.
Does straibhéiseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Straibhéiseach can mean showy or conceited, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'straibhéiseach' related to?
It comes from 'straibhéis', meaning ostentation or showing off, as in 'ag déanamh straibhéise' (showing off).
