HeyRuaHow to say “stimulating” in Irish
- Irish:
- spreagthach
- English:
- stimulating, inciting
- Word type:
- adjective
- More stimulating:
- níos spreagthaí
- Most stimulating:
- is spreagthaí
- Plural:
- spreagthacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SPRAG-hukh” /ˈsˠpˠɾʲaɡhəx/
What does “spreagthach” mean?
“Spreagthach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stimulating
- Rousing, encouraging or exciting people to act or feel strongly.Also: inspiring, rousing, motivating, encouraging.
1 other meaning: inciting
- 2inciting
- Stirring people up or provoking them to do something.Also: provocative, provoking, excitant.
“Spreagthach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is spreagthach after fear (man, masculine), after tuairim (opinion, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, spreagthacha.
More stimulating, most stimulating, very stimulating
Bhí an dara cluiche níos spreagthaí ná an chéad cheann. The second game was more stirring than the first one.
| more stimulating | níos spreagthaí | in the past tense: ní ba spreagthaí |
|---|---|---|
| most stimulating | is spreagthaí | in the past tense: ba spreagthaí |
| as stimulating as | chomh spreagthach le | no change after chomh |
| very stimulating | an-spreagthach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too stimulating | róspreagthach | ró- lenites |
“Spreagthach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Stimulating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stimulating?
The Irish for stimulating is spreagthach (pronounced “SPRAG-hukh”). It comes after the noun: fear spreagthach, a stimulating man; tuairim spreagthach, a stimulating opinion.
How do you say more stimulating and most stimulating in Irish?
níos spreagthaí is more stimulating and is spreagthaí is most stimulating. In the past tense they become ní ba spreagthaí and ba spreagthaí.
What is the plural of spreagthach?
With a plural noun spreagthach becomes spreagthacha: fir spreagthacha, tuairimí spreagthacha.
How do you say very stimulating in Irish?
an-spreagthach. Too stimulating is róspreagthach, and as stimulating as is chomh spreagthach le.
Does spreagthach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spreagthach can mean stimulating or inciting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between spreagthach and spreagúil?
Both come from the verb spreag, to inspire or urge. Spreagúil is the more usual word for spirited or inspiring, while spreagthach often suggests something that stirs up or incites.
