HeyRuaHow to say “abnormal” in Irish
- Irish:
- éanormalach
- English:
- abnormal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More abnormal:
- níos éanormalaí
- Most abnormal:
- is éanormalaí
- Plural:
- éanormalacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-nor-ma-lakh” /ˈeːnˠɔɾˠəmˠəlˠəx/
What does “éanormalach” mean?
- abnormal
- Not normal or usual; departing from what is regular or expected.Also: unusual, irregular, anomalous.
“Éanormalach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éanormalach after toradh (fruit, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éanormalacha.
More abnormal, most abnormal, very abnormal
Bhí an teocht níos éanormalaí inné. The temperature was more abnormal yesterday.
| more abnormal | níos éanormalaí | in the past tense: ní b'éanormalaí |
|---|---|---|
| most abnormal | is éanormalaí | in the past tense: ab éanormalaí |
| as abnormal as | chomh héanormalach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very abnormal | an-éanormalach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too abnormal | ró-éanormalach | ró- lenites |
“Éanormalach” 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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Abnormal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abnormal?
The Irish for abnormal is éanormalach (pronounced “AY-nor-ma-lakh”). It comes after the noun: toradh éanormalach, an abnormal fruit; aimsir éanormalach, abnormal weather.
How do you say more abnormal and most abnormal in Irish?
níos éanormalaí is more abnormal and is éanormalaí is most abnormal. In the past tense they become ní b'éanormalaí and ab éanormalaí.
What is the plural of éanormalach?
With a plural noun éanormalach becomes éanormalacha: torthaí éanormalacha, aimsirí éanormalacha.
How do you say very abnormal in Irish?
an-éanormalach. Too abnormal is ró-éanormalach, and as abnormal as is chomh héanormalach le.
Is there a more everyday word than 'éanormalach' for abnormal?
Yes, 'neamhghnách' (unusual) is far more common in everyday speech; 'éanormalach' is used mainly in technical, medical or formal contexts.
