HeyRuaHow to say “spirited” in Irish
- Irish:
- aigeanta
- English:
- spirited, cheerful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More spirited:
- níos aigeanta
- Most spirited:
- is aigeanta
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-in-ta” /ˈaɟən̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “aigeanta” mean?
“Aigeanta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spirited
- Full of energy, life and good spirits.Also: lively, high-spirited, vivacious.
“Aigeanta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aigeanta after páiste (child, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aigeanta.
More spirited, most spirited, very spirited
Tá sí níos aigeanta ná a deartháir. She is livelier than her brother.
| more spirited | níos aigeanta | in the past tense: ní b'aigeanta |
|---|---|---|
| most spirited | is aigeanta | in the past tense: ab aigeanta |
| as spirited as | chomh haigeanta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very spirited | an-aigeanta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too spirited | ró-aigeanta | ró- lenites |
“Aigeanta” 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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Spirited in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spirited?
The Irish for spirited is aigeanta (pronounced “AG-in-ta”). It comes after the noun: páiste aigeanta, a spirited child; bean aigeanta, a spirited woman.
How do you say more spirited and most spirited in Irish?
níos aigeanta is more spirited and is aigeanta is most spirited. In the past tense they become ní b'aigeanta and ab aigeanta.
How do you say very spirited in Irish?
an-aigeanta. Too spirited is ró-aigeanta, and as spirited as is chomh haigeanta le.
Does aigeanta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aigeanta can mean spirited or cheerful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'aigeanta' and 'aigeanach'?
'Aigeanta' means spirited or cheerful and comes from 'aigne' (mind, spirit), while 'aigeanach' means oceanic and comes from 'aigéan' (ocean).
