HeyRuaHow to say “sure” in Irish
- Irish:
- siúráilte
- English:
- sure, assured
- Word type:
- adjective
- Surer:
- níos siúráilte
- Surest:
- is siúráilte
- Pronunciation:
- “SHOO-rawl-cha” /ˈʃuːɾˠaːlʲtʲə/
What does “siúráilte” mean?
“Siúráilte” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sure
- Certain or confident that something is true or will happen.Also: certain, confident, positive.
“Siúráilte” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is siúráilte after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: girseach shiúráilte. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear siúráilte.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, siúráilte. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir shiúráilte; after other plurals it does not: girseacha siúráilte.
Surer, surest, very sure
Tá mise níos siúráilte ná tusa faoi sin. I am surer than you about that.
| surer | níos siúráilte | in the past tense: ní ba shiúráilte |
|---|---|---|
| surest | is siúráilte | in the past tense: ba shiúráilte |
| as sure as | chomh siúráilte le | no change after chomh |
| very sure | an-siúráilte | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too sure | róshiúráilte | ró- lenites |
“Siúráilte” 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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Sure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sure?
The Irish for sure is siúráilte (pronounced “SHOO-rawl-cha”). It comes after the noun: fear siúráilte, a sure man; girseach shiúráilte, a sure girl.
How do you say surer and surest in Irish?
níos siúráilte is surer and is siúráilte is surest. In the past tense they become ní ba shiúráilte and ba shiúráilte.
Why does siúráilte become shiúráilte?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So girseach shiúráilte (a sure girl) but fear siúráilte (a sure man), because fear is masculine.
How do you say very sure in Irish?
an-siúráilte. Too sure is róshiúráilte, and as sure as is chomh siúráilte le.
Does siúráilte have more than one meaning?
Yes. Siúráilte can mean sure or assured, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'siúráilte' and 'cinnte'?
Both mean sure, but 'cinnte' is the more standard and neutral word, while 'siúráilte' is a borrowing from English 'sure' and is more colloquial. 'Tá mé cinnte' and 'Tá mé siúráilte' both mean I am sure.
How do I say 'make sure' in Irish?
Use 'bí siúráilte' or 'déan cinnte', for example 'Bí siúráilte an doras a dhúnadh' means make sure to close the door.
