HeyRuaHow to say “aggressive” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionsaitheach
- English:
- aggressive, attacking, incident
- Word type:
- adjective
- More aggressive:
- níos ionsaithí
- Most aggressive:
- is ionsaithí
- Plural:
- ionsaitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-see-hukh” /ˈʊnsˠiːhəx/
What does “ionsaitheach” mean?
“Ionsaitheach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- aggressive
- Ready or inclined to attack others, hostile in manner.Also: attacking, offensive, assertive.
2 other meanings: attacking or incident
- 2attacking
- Going on the attack, especially in sport or war.Also: offensive, on the attack.
- 3incident
- Of light or rays, falling on or striking a surface.Also: striking.
“Ionsaitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ionsaitheach after madra (dog, masculine), after foireann (team, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ionsaitheacha.
More aggressive, most aggressive, very aggressive
Bhí sé níos ionsaithí ná a dheartháir. He was more aggressive than his brother.
| more aggressive | níos ionsaithí | in the past tense: ní b'ionsaithí |
|---|---|---|
| most aggressive | is ionsaithí | in the past tense: ab ionsaithí |
| as aggressive as | chomh hionsaitheach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very aggressive | an-ionsaitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too aggressive | ró-ionsaitheach | ró- lenites |
“Ionsaitheach” 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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Aggressive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aggressive?
The Irish for aggressive is ionsaitheach (pronounced “UN-see-hukh”). It comes after the noun: madra ionsaitheach, an aggressive dog; foireann ionsaitheach, an aggressive team.
How do you say more aggressive and most aggressive in Irish?
níos ionsaithí is more aggressive and is ionsaithí is most aggressive. In the past tense they become ní b'ionsaithí and ab ionsaithí.
What is the plural of ionsaitheach?
With a plural noun ionsaitheach becomes ionsaitheacha: madraí ionsaitheacha, foirne ionsaitheacha.
How do you say very aggressive in Irish?
an-ionsaitheach. Too aggressive is ró-ionsaitheach, and as aggressive as is chomh hionsaitheach le.
Does ionsaitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ionsaitheach can mean aggressive, attacking or incident, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'ionsaitheach' related to?
It comes from 'ionsaí', an attack, and the verb 'ionsaigh', to attack; an attacker is 'ionsaitheoir'.
