HeyRuaHow to say “well-off” in Irish
- Irish:
- gustalach
- English:
- well-off, self-important
- Word type:
- adjective
- More well-off:
- níos gustalaí
- Most well-off:
- is gustalaí
- Plural:
- gustalacha
- Pronunciation:
- “GUS-ta-lokh” /ˈɡʊst̪ˠəl̪ˠəx/
What does “gustalach” mean?
“Gustalach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- well-off
- Having plenty of money or property; wealthy and comfortable.Also: wealthy, well-to-do, prosperous, affluent.
1 other meaning: self-important
- 2self-important
- Behaving as if you are important or better than others; pretentious.Also: pretentious, snobbish, uppity.
“Gustalach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is gustalach after feirmeoir (farmer, masculine), after bean (woman, 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: bean ghustalach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: feirmeoir gustalach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, gustalacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: mná gustalacha.
More well-off, most well-off, very well-off
Tá siad níos gustalaí ná a gcomharsana. They are better off than their neighbours.
| more well-off | níos gustalaí | in the past tense: ní ba ghustalaí |
|---|---|---|
| most well-off | is gustalaí | in the past tense: ba ghustalaí |
| as well-off as | chomh gustalach le | no change after chomh |
| very well-off | an-ghustalach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too well-off | róghustalach | ró- lenites |
“Gustalach” 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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Well-off in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for well-off?
The Irish for well-off is gustalach (pronounced “GUS-ta-lokh”). It comes after the noun: feirmeoir gustalach, a well-off farmer; bean ghustalach, a well-off woman.
How do you say more well-off and most well-off in Irish?
níos gustalaí is more well-off and is gustalaí is most well-off. In the past tense they become ní ba ghustalaí and ba ghustalaí.
Why does gustalach become ghustalach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean ghustalach (a well-off woman) but feirmeoir gustalach (a well-off farmer), because feirmeoir is masculine.
What is the plural of gustalach?
With a plural noun gustalach becomes gustalacha: feirmeoirí gustalacha, mná gustalacha.
How do you say very well-off in Irish?
an-ghustalach. Too well-off is róghustalach, and as well-off as is chomh gustalach le.
Does gustalach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gustalach can mean well-off or self-important, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'gustalach' different from 'saibhir'?
'Saibhir' simply means rich, while 'gustalach' suggests comfortable means and standing, and can also hint at being self-important. The noun 'gustal' means means or wealth.
