HeyRuaHow to say “absolutely certain” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánchinnte
- English:
- absolutely certain, definite
- Word type:
- adjective
- More absolutely certain:
- níos lánchinnte
- Most absolutely certain:
- is lánchinnte
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-hin-cha” /ˈlˠaːnˌçiɲtʲə/
What does “lánchinnte” mean?
“Lánchinnte” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- absolutely certain
- Completely sure about something, with no doubt at all.Also: completely sure, quite certain, positive, fully convinced.
1 other meaning: definite
- 2definite
- Fixed and beyond any doubt, as of a fact or outcome.Also: certain, assured, beyond doubt.
Other Irish adjectives for absolutely certain: fíorchinnte (absolutely certain), lándearfa (absolutely certain)
“Lánchinnte” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lánchinnte after freagra (answer, masculine), after fianaise (evidence, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lánchinnte.
More absolutely certain, most absolutely certain, very absolutely certain
| more absolutely certain | níos lánchinnte | in the past tense: ní ba lánchinnte |
|---|---|---|
| most absolutely certain | is lánchinnte | in the past tense: ba lánchinnte |
| as absolutely certain as | chomh lánchinnte le | no change after chomh |
| very absolutely certain | an-lánchinnte | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too absolutely certain | rólánchinnte | ró- lenites |
“Lánchinnte” 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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Absolutely certain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for absolutely certain?
The Irish for absolutely certain is lánchinnte (pronounced “LAWN-hin-cha”). It comes after the noun: freagra lánchinnte, an absolutely certain answer; fianaise lánchinnte, absolutely certain evidence.
How do you say more absolutely certain and most absolutely certain in Irish?
níos lánchinnte is more absolutely certain and is lánchinnte is most absolutely certain. In the past tense they become ní ba lánchinnte and ba lánchinnte.
How do you say very absolutely certain in Irish?
an-lánchinnte. Too absolutely certain is rólánchinnte, and as absolutely certain as is chomh lánchinnte le.
Does lánchinnte have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lánchinnte can mean absolutely certain or definite, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with lánchinnte?
Use 'de' for the thing you are sure of: 'Tá mé lánchinnte de sin' means 'I am absolutely sure of that'. With a clause use 'go': 'Tá mé lánchinnte go dtiocfaidh sé'.
How is lánchinnte different from cinnte?
'Lánchinnte' adds the prefix 'lán-' (full) to 'cinnte', so it is stronger: 'cinnte' is 'sure', 'lánchinnte' is 'absolutely sure'.
