HeyRuaHow to say “aged” in Irish
- Irish:
- aosta
- English:
- aged, ancient
- Word type:
- adjective
- More aged:
- níos aosta
- Most aged:
- is aosta
- Pronunciation:
- “AYS-ta” /ˈeːst̪ˠə/
What does “aosta” mean?
“Aosta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- aged
- Having lived for a long time; elderly.Also: old, elderly, advanced in years.
1 other meaning: ancient
- 2ancient
- Very old, belonging to long ago.Also: old, age-old.
Other Irish adjectives for aged: sean (old)
“Aosta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aosta after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aosta.
More aged, most aged, very aged
Tá m'athair níos aosta ná mo mháthair. My father is older than my mother.
| more aged | níos aosta | in the past tense: ní b'aosta |
|---|---|---|
| most aged | is aosta | in the past tense: ab aosta |
| as aged as | chomh haosta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very aged | an-aosta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too aged | ró-aosta | ró- lenites |
“Aosta” 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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Aged in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aged?
The Irish for aged is aosta (pronounced “AYS-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear aosta, an aged man; bean aosta, an aged woman.
How do you say more aged and most aged in Irish?
níos aosta is more aged and is aosta is most aged. In the past tense they become ní b'aosta and ab aosta.
How do you say very aged in Irish?
an-aosta. Too aged is ró-aosta, and as aged as is chomh haosta le.
Does aosta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aosta can mean aged or ancient, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'aosta' and 'sean'?
'Sean' goes before the noun and lenites it (seanfhear), while 'aosta' follows the noun (fear aosta) and is a more respectful word for elderly people.
