HeyRuaHow to say “watchful” in Irish
- Irish:
- airdeallach
- English:
- watchful, careful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More watchful:
- níos airdeallaí
- Most watchful:
- is airdeallaí
- Plural:
- airdeallacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-jal-ukh” /ˈaɾʲdʲəl̪ˠəx/
What does “airdeallach” mean?
“Airdeallach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- watchful
- Paying close attention and on the lookout for danger or problems.Also: alert, vigilant, on guard, wary.
1 other meaning: careful
- 2careful
- Taking care and being cautious about what you do.Also: cautious, wary.
“Airdeallach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is airdeallach after garda (police officer, masculine), after máthair (mother, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, airdeallacha.
More watchful, most watchful, very watchful
Caithfidh tú a bheith níos airdeallaí ar an mbóthar. You must be more careful on the road.
| more watchful | níos airdeallaí | in the past tense: ní b'airdeallaí |
|---|---|---|
| most watchful | is airdeallaí | in the past tense: ab airdeallaí |
| as watchful as | chomh hairdeallach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very watchful | an-airdeallach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too watchful | ró-airdeallach | ró- lenites |
“Airdeallach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Watchful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for watchful?
The Irish for watchful is airdeallach (pronounced “AR-jal-ukh”). It comes after the noun: garda airdeallach, a watchful police officer; máthair airdeallach, a watchful mother.
How do you say more watchful and most watchful in Irish?
níos airdeallaí is more watchful and is airdeallaí is most watchful. In the past tense they become ní b'airdeallaí and ab airdeallaí.
What is the plural of airdeallach?
With a plural noun airdeallach becomes airdeallacha: gardaí airdeallacha, máithreacha airdeallacha.
How do you say very watchful in Irish?
an-airdeallach. Too watchful is ró-airdeallach, and as watchful as is chomh hairdeallach le.
Does airdeallach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Airdeallach can mean watchful or careful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with airdeallach?
Use 'ar': 'bí airdeallach ar an trácht' means 'watch out for the traffic'.
How does airdeallach differ from aireach?
Both mean careful or attentive; 'airdeallach' stresses alertness to danger, while 'aireach' is more general attentiveness.
