HeyRuaHow to say “adjectival” in Irish
- Irish:
- aidiachtach
- English:
- adjectival
- Word type:
- adjective
- More adjectival:
- níos aidiachtaí
- Most adjectival:
- is aidiachtaí
- Plural:
- aidiachtacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AD-ee-akh-takh” /ˈadʲiəxtəx/
What does “aidiachtach” mean?
- adjectival
- Relating to an adjective or working like an adjective in a sentence.Also: adjective-like, of an adjective.
“Aidiachtach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aidiachtach after clásal (clause, masculine), after abairt (sentence, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aidiachtacha.
More adjectival, most adjectival, very adjectival
Tá an úsáid seo níos aidiachtaí ná an ceann eile. This usage is more adjectival than the other one.
| more adjectival | níos aidiachtaí | in the past tense: ní b'aidiachtaí |
|---|---|---|
| most adjectival | is aidiachtaí | in the past tense: ab aidiachtaí |
| as adjectival as | chomh haidiachtach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very adjectival | an-aidiachtach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too adjectival | ró-aidiachtach | ró- lenites |
“Aidiachtach” 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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Adjectival in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adjectival?
The Irish for adjectival is aidiachtach (pronounced “AD-ee-akh-takh”). It comes after the noun: clásal aidiachtach, an adjectival clause; abairt aidiachtach, an adjectival sentence.
How do you say more adjectival and most adjectival in Irish?
níos aidiachtaí is more adjectival and is aidiachtaí is most adjectival. In the past tense they become ní b'aidiachtaí and ab aidiachtaí.
What is the plural of aidiachtach?
With a plural noun aidiachtach becomes aidiachtacha: clásail aidiachtacha, abairtí aidiachtacha.
How do you say very adjectival in Irish?
an-aidiachtach. Too adjectival is ró-aidiachtach, and as adjectival as is chomh haidiachtach le.
What is the noun related to 'aidiachtach'?
The noun is 'aidiacht', meaning an adjective, and 'aidiachtach' describes something relating to it, as in 'clásal aidiachtach'.
