HeyRuaHow to say “unique” in Irish
- Irish:
- uathúil
- English:
- unique
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unique:
- níos uathúla
- Most unique:
- is uathúla
- Plural:
- uathúla
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uh-hool” /ˈuəhuːlʲ/
What does “uathúil” mean?
- unique
- Being the only one of its kind, unlike anything else.Also: one of a kind, singular, distinctive.
“Uathúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is uathúil after fear (man, masculine), after áit (place, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, uathúla.
More unique, most unique, very unique
| more unique | níos uathúla | in the past tense: ní b'uathúla |
|---|---|---|
| most unique | is uathúla | in the past tense: ab uathúla |
| as unique as | chomh huathúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very unique | an-uathúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unique | ró-uathúil | ró- lenites |
“Uathúil” 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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Unique in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unique?
The Irish for unique is uathúil (pronounced “OO-uh-hool”). It comes after the noun: fear uathúil, a unique man; áit uathúil, a unique place.
How do you say more unique and most unique in Irish?
níos uathúla is more unique and is uathúla is most unique. In the past tense they become ní b'uathúla and ab uathúla.
What is the plural of uathúil?
With a plural noun uathúil becomes uathúla: fir uathúla, áiteanna uathúla.
How do you say very unique in Irish?
an-uathúil. Too unique is ró-uathúil, and as unique as is chomh huathúil le.
What is the difference between 'uathúil' and 'ar leith'?
'Uathúil' means unique, the only one of its kind, while 'ar leith' means special or particular, as in 'duine ar leith', a special person.
