HeyRuaHow to say “universal” in Irish
- Irish:
- uilíoch
- English:
- universal, catholic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More universal:
- níos uilíche
- Most universal:
- is uilíche
- Plural:
- uilíocha
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-ee-okh” /ˈɪlʲiːəx/
What does “uilíoch” mean?
“Uilíoch” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- universal
- Applying to everyone or everything, everywhere.Also: general, worldwide, all-embracing.
1 other meaning: catholic
- 2catholic
- Wide-ranging and inclusive in scope, as in the universal Church.Also: all-inclusive, comprehensive.
“Uilíoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is uilíoch after prionsabal (principle, masculine), after teanga (language, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, uilíocha.
More universal, most universal, very universal
Tá an fhadhb seo níos uilíche ná mar a cheapamar. This problem is more universal than we thought.
| more universal | níos uilíche | in the past tense: ní b'uilíche |
|---|---|---|
| most universal | is uilíche | in the past tense: ab uilíche |
| as universal as | chomh huilíoch le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very universal | an-uilíoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too universal | ró-uilíoch | ró- lenites |
“Uilíoch” 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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Universal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for universal?
The Irish for universal is uilíoch (pronounced “IL-ee-okh”). It comes after the noun: prionsabal uilíoch, a universal principle; teanga uilíoch, a universal language.
How do you say more universal and most universal in Irish?
níos uilíche is more universal and is uilíche is most universal. In the past tense they become ní b'uilíche and ab uilíche.
What is the plural of uilíoch?
With a plural noun uilíoch becomes uilíocha: prionsabail uilíocha, teangacha uilíocha.
How do you say very universal in Irish?
an-uilíoch. Too universal is ró-uilíoch, and as universal as is chomh huilíoch le.
Does uilíoch have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uilíoch can mean universal or catholic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'uilíoch' and 'domhanda'?
'Uilíoch' means universal, applying to all, while 'domhanda' means global or worldwide, relating to the world, as in 'téamh domhanda' (global warming).
