HeyRuaHow to say “studious” in Irish
- Irish:
- staidéarach
- English:
- studious, thoughtful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More studious:
- níos staidéaraí
- Most studious:
- is staidéaraí
- Plural:
- staidéaracha
- Pronunciation:
- “STAJ-ay-ruh-kh” /ˈst̪ˠad͡ʒeːɾˠəx/
What does “staidéarach” mean?
“Staidéarach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- studious
- Fond of study and serious about learning.Also: bookish, scholarly.
1 other meaning: thoughtful
- 2thoughtful
- Serious, sedate and reflective in manner.Also: sedate, serious, staid.
“Staidéarach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is staidéarach after dalta (pupil, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, staidéaracha.
More studious, most studious, very studious
Tá Máire níos staidéaraí ná a deartháir. Máire is more studious than her brother.
| more studious | níos staidéaraí | in the past tense: ní ba staidéaraí |
|---|---|---|
| most studious | is staidéaraí | in the past tense: ba staidéaraí |
| as studious as | chomh staidéarach le | no change after chomh |
| very studious | an-staidéarach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too studious | róstaidéarach | ró- lenites |
“Staidéarach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Studious in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for studious?
The Irish for studious is staidéarach (pronounced “STAJ-ay-ruh-kh”). It comes after the noun: dalta staidéarach, a studious pupil; girseach staidéarach, a studious girl.
How do you say more studious and most studious in Irish?
níos staidéaraí is more studious and is staidéaraí is most studious. In the past tense they become ní ba staidéaraí and ba staidéaraí.
What is the plural of staidéarach?
With a plural noun staidéarach becomes staidéaracha: daltaí staidéaracha, girseacha staidéaracha.
How do you say very studious in Irish?
an-staidéarach. Too studious is róstaidéarach, and as studious as is chomh staidéarach le.
Does staidéarach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Staidéarach can mean studious or thoughtful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'staidéarach' different from 'léannta'?
'Staidéarach' describes someone who studies diligently, while 'léannta' means learned, someone who already has much knowledge.
