HeyRuaHow to say “windy” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaotúil
- English:
- windy, flatulent, long-winded
- Word type:
- adjective
- Windier:
- níos gaotúla
- Windiest:
- is gaotúla
- Plural:
- gaotúla
- Pronunciation:
- “GEE-tool” /ˈɡiːt̪ˠuːlʲ/
What does “gaotúil” mean?
“Gaotúil” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- windy
- Describes weather or a place with a lot of wind.Also: breezy, blustery, gusty.
“Gaotúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is gaotúil after lá (day, masculine), after oíche (night, 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: oíche ghaotúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: lá gaotúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, gaotúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: oícheanta gaotúla.
Windier, windiest, very windy
Tá an t-oileán níos gaotúla ná an mhórthír. The island is windier than the mainland.
| windier | níos gaotúla | in the past tense: ní ba ghaotúla |
|---|---|---|
| windiest | is gaotúla | in the past tense: ba ghaotúla |
| as windy as | chomh gaotúil le | no change after chomh |
| very windy | an-ghaotúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too windy | róghaotúil | ró- lenites |
“Gaotúil” 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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Windy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for windy?
The Irish for windy is gaotúil (pronounced “GEE-tool”). It comes after the noun: lá gaotúil, a windy day; oíche ghaotúil, a windy night.
How do you say windier and windiest in Irish?
níos gaotúla is windier and is gaotúla is windiest. In the past tense they become ní ba ghaotúla and ba ghaotúla.
Why does gaotúil become ghaotúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So oíche ghaotúil (a windy night) but lá gaotúil (a windy day), because lá is masculine.
What is the plural of gaotúil?
With a plural noun gaotúil becomes gaotúla: laethanta gaotúla, oícheanta gaotúla.
How do you say very windy in Irish?
an-ghaotúil. Too windy is róghaotúil, and as windy as is chomh gaotúil le.
Does gaotúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gaotúil can mean windy, flatulent or long-winded, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'gaotúil' and 'gaofar'?
Both mean windy. 'Gaofar' is very common for weather, while 'gaotúil' also covers windy in the sense of flatulent or long-winded.
