HeyRuaHow to say “watery” in Irish
- Irish:
- uisciúil
- English:
- watery, aquatic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More watery:
- níos uisciúla
- Most watery:
- is uisciúla
- Plural:
- uisciúla
- Pronunciation:
- “ISH-koo-il” /ɪʃkuːlʲ/
What does “uisciúil” mean?
“Uisciúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- watery
- Containing a lot of water, or thin and weak like water.Also: wet, diluted, thin.
1 other meaning: aquatic
- 2aquatic
- Relating to water or living in water.Also: water, of water.
“Uisciúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is uisciúil after anraith (soup, masculine), after súil (eye, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, uisciúla.
More watery, most watery, very watery
Tá an tae seo níos uisciúla ná an tae inné. This tea is more watery than yesterday's tea.
| more watery | níos uisciúla | in the past tense: ní b'uisciúla |
|---|---|---|
| most watery | is uisciúla | in the past tense: ab uisciúla |
| as watery as | chomh huisciúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very watery | an-uisciúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too watery | ró-uisciúil | ró- lenites |
“Uisciúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Watery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for watery?
The Irish for watery is uisciúil (pronounced “ISH-koo-il”). It comes after the noun: anraith uisciúil, a watery soup; súil uisciúil, a watery eye.
How do you say more watery and most watery in Irish?
níos uisciúla is more watery and is uisciúla is most watery. In the past tense they become ní b'uisciúla and ab uisciúla.
What is the plural of uisciúil?
With a plural noun uisciúil becomes uisciúla: anraithí uisciúla, súile uisciúla.
How do you say very watery in Irish?
an-uisciúil. Too watery is ró-uisciúil, and as watery as is chomh huisciúil le.
Does uisciúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uisciúil can mean watery or aquatic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'uisciúil' and 'fliuch'?
'Fliuch' means wet on the surface, as in 'éadaí fliucha', while 'uisciúil' means full of water or watery, as in 'anraith uisciúil'.
