HeyRuaHow to say “valuable” in Irish
- Irish:
- luachmhar
- English:
- valuable, precious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More valuable:
- níos luachmhaire
- Most valuable:
- is luachmhaire
- Plural:
- luachmhara
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-uch-vur” /ˈl̪ˠuəxvˠəɾˠ/
What does “luachmhar” mean?
“Luachmhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- valuable
- Worth a lot of money or very useful and important.Also: precious, costly, worthwhile.
1 other meaning: precious
- 2precious
- Greatly loved or treasured by someone.Also: treasured, dear, cherished.
Other Irish adjectives for valuable: fiúntach (worthwhile)
“Luachmhar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is luachmhar after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, luachmhara.
More valuable, most valuable, very valuable
Tá an t-am níos luachmhaire ná an t-airgead. Time is more valuable than money.
| more valuable | níos luachmhaire | in the past tense: ní ba luachmhaire |
|---|---|---|
| most valuable | is luachmhaire | in the past tense: ba luachmhaire |
| as valuable as | chomh luachmhar le | no change after chomh |
| very valuable | an-luachmhar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too valuable | róluachmhar | ró- lenites |
“Luachmhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Valuable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for valuable?
The Irish for valuable is luachmhar (pronounced “LOO-uch-vur”). It comes after the noun: fear luachmhar, a valuable man; bean luachmhar, a valuable woman.
How do you say more valuable and most valuable in Irish?
níos luachmhaire is more valuable and is luachmhaire is most valuable. In the past tense they become ní ba luachmhaire and ba luachmhaire.
What is the plural of luachmhar?
With a plural noun luachmhar becomes luachmhara: fir luachmhara, mná luachmhara.
How do you say very valuable in Irish?
an-luachmhar. Too valuable is róluachmhar, and as valuable as is chomh luachmhar le.
Does luachmhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luachmhar can mean valuable or precious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between luachmhar and daor?
Daor means expensive or dear in price, while luachmhar means valuable or precious, worth a lot in money or importance. A gift can be luachmhar without being daor.
How do I say something is valuable to someone?
Use the preposition do: Tá an t-eolas seo luachmhar dom, this information is valuable to me.
