HeyRuaHow to say “usual” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthúil
- English:
- usual, ordinary
- Word type:
- adjective
- More usual:
- níos gnáthúla
- Most usual:
- is gnáthúla
- Plural:
- gnáthúla
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAW-hool” /ˈɡɾˠaːhuːlʲ/
What does “gnáthúil” mean?
“Gnáthúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- usual
- Describes something that happens or is done as a matter of habit or custom.Also: customary, habitual, normal.
“Gnáthúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is gnáthúil after lá (day, masculine), after oíche (night, 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: oíche ghnáthúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: lá gnáthúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, gnáthúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: oícheanta gnáthúla.
More usual, most usual, very usual
| more usual | níos gnáthúla | in the past tense: ní ba ghnáthúla |
|---|---|---|
| most usual | is gnáthúla | in the past tense: ba ghnáthúla |
| as usual as | chomh gnáthúil le | no change after chomh |
| very usual | an-ghnáthúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too usual | róghnáthúil | ró- lenites |
“Gnáthúil” 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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Usual in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for usual?
The Irish for usual is gnáthúil (pronounced “GRAW-hool”). It comes after the noun: lá gnáthúil, a usual day; oíche ghnáthúil, a usual night.
How do you say more usual and most usual in Irish?
níos gnáthúla is more usual and is gnáthúla is most usual. In the past tense they become ní ba ghnáthúla and ba ghnáthúla.
Why does gnáthúil become ghnáthúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So oíche ghnáthúil (a usual night) but lá gnáthúil (a usual day), because lá is masculine.
What is the plural of gnáthúil?
With a plural noun gnáthúil becomes gnáthúla: laethanta gnáthúla, oícheanta gnáthúla.
How do you say very usual in Irish?
an-ghnáthúil. Too usual is róghnáthúil, and as usual as is chomh gnáthúil le.
Does gnáthúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gnáthúil can mean usual or ordinary, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'gnáthúil' and 'gnách'?
Both mean usual or customary; 'gnách' is more common, especially in 'is gnách liom' (I usually), while 'gnáthúil' is used more as a describing adjective.
