superman
The Irish word for the fictional character with superhuman powers is superman.
superman is used to refer to the name of the fictional character with superhuman powers.
Meaning: a fictional character with superhuman powers (name)
Did you know?
- In Irish, the word fear used in 'man' can also mean 'husband', meaning a literal translation of 'superman' could be misinterpreted as 'super husband'.
- While the name superman is kept in English, Irish writers often use uathúil to describe his power, a word that can mean both 'wonderful' and 'terrifying'.
- Because superman is a proper noun, it is often treated as a 'foreign' word in Irish syntax, meaning it might not undergo the same grammatical changes (initial mutations) that native Irish nouns undergo.
Examples in context
- Is maith liom scéalta faoi Superman.I like stories about Superman.
Example conversation
Conor and Niamh are discussing their favorite comic books.
- ConorCé is fearas Superman?Who is stronger than Superman?
- NiamhB'fhéileadh go bhfuil go aifre.Maybe there is someone.
- ConorIs é anSuperman an fear is láidre.Superman is the strongest man.
- NiamhTá tú ceart, a Chonaire.You are right, Conor.
