HeyRuaHow to say “successful” in Irish
- Irish:
- rathúil
- English:
- successful, prosperous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More successful:
- níos rathúla
- Most successful:
- is rathúla
- Plural:
- rathúla
- Pronunciation:
- “RA-hoo-il” /ˈɾˠahuːlʲ/
What does “rathúil” mean?
“Rathúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- successful
- Achieving the result you wanted, or doing well in life or business.Also: thriving, flourishing.
1 other meaning: prosperous
- 2prosperous
- Doing well and having good fortune or wealth.Also: fortunate, lucky.
“Rathúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is rathúil after gnó (business, masculine), after bliain (year, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, rathúla.
More successful, most successful, very successful
Bhí an chéad leabhar níos rathúla ná an dara ceann. The first book was more successful than the second one.
| more successful | níos rathúla | in the past tense: ní ba rathúla |
|---|---|---|
| most successful | is rathúla | in the past tense: ba rathúla |
| as successful as | chomh rathúil le | no change after chomh |
| very successful | an-rathúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too successful | rórathúil | ró- lenites |
“Rathúil” 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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Successful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for successful?
The Irish for successful is rathúil (pronounced “RA-hoo-il”). It comes after the noun: gnó rathúil, a successful business; bliain rathúil, a successful year.
How do you say more successful and most successful in Irish?
níos rathúla is more successful and is rathúla is most successful. In the past tense they become ní ba rathúla and ba rathúla.
What is the plural of rathúil?
With a plural noun rathúil becomes rathúla: gnóthaí rathúla, blianta rathúla.
How do you say very successful in Irish?
an-rathúil. Too successful is rórathúil, and as successful as is chomh rathúil le.
Does rathúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rathúil can mean successful or prosperous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the noun related to 'rathúil'?
It comes from the noun 'rath', meaning success or prosperity, as in 'rath Dé ort' (God prosper you).
How do I say 'unsuccessful'?
Use 'mírathúil' for unsuccessful, or say 'níor éirigh leis' for he did not succeed.
