HeyRuaHow to say “visible” in Irish
- Irish:
- feicseanach
- English:
- visible, conspicuous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More visible:
- níos feicseanaí
- Most visible:
- is feicseanaí
- Plural:
- feicseanacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FEK-shan-ukh” /ˈfʲɛkʲʃənəx/
What does “feicseanach” mean?
“Feicseanach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- visible
- Able to be seen.Also: seeable, in view, noticeable.
1 other meaning: conspicuous
- 2conspicuous
- Easy to see or notice because it stands out.Also: prominent, obvious, eye-catching.
Other Irish adjectives for visible: feiceálach (conspicuous)
“Feicseanach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is feicseanach after comhartha (sign, masculine), after fuinneog (window, 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: fuinneog fheicseanach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: comhartha feicseanach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, feicseanacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: fuinneoga feicseanacha.
More visible, most visible, very visible
Tá an dath seo níos feicseanaí ná an dath eile. This colour is more visible than the other colour.
| more visible | níos feicseanaí | in the past tense: ní b'fheicseanaí |
|---|---|---|
| most visible | is feicseanaí | in the past tense: ab fheicseanaí |
| as visible as | chomh feicseanach le | no change after chomh |
| very visible | an-fheicseanach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too visible | rófheicseanach | ró- lenites |
“Feicseanach” 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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Visible in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for visible?
The Irish for visible is feicseanach (pronounced “FEK-shan-ukh”). It comes after the noun: comhartha feicseanach, a visible sign; fuinneog fheicseanach, a visible window.
How do you say more visible and most visible in Irish?
níos feicseanaí is more visible and is feicseanaí is most visible. In the past tense they become ní b'fheicseanaí and ab fheicseanaí.
Why does feicseanach become fheicseanach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So fuinneog fheicseanach (a visible window) but comhartha feicseanach (a visible sign), because comhartha is masculine.
What is the plural of feicseanach?
With a plural noun feicseanach becomes feicseanacha: comharthaí feicseanacha, fuinneoga feicseanacha.
How do you say very visible in Irish?
an-fheicseanach. Too visible is rófheicseanach, and as visible as is chomh feicseanach le.
Does feicseanach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feicseanach can mean visible or conspicuous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'feicseanach' and 'infheicthe'?
'Infheicthe' simply means able to be seen, while 'feicseanach' often suggests something that stands out and is easily noticed, as in 'áit fheicseanach', a prominent place.
