HeyRuaHow to say “allergic” in Irish
- Irish:
- ailléirgeach
- English:
- allergic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More allergic:
- níos ailléirgí
- Most allergic:
- is ailléirgí
- Plural:
- ailléirgeacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-ayr-gyakh” /ˈalʲeːɾʲɟəx/
What does “ailléirgeach” mean?
- allergic
- Having or relating to an allergy, a bad reaction of the body to something like food, pollen or dust.Also: hypersensitive, having an allergy.
“Ailléirgeach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ailléirgeach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ailléirgeacha.
More allergic, most allergic, very allergic
Tá sé níos ailléirgí ná a dheartháir. He is more allergic than his brother.
| more allergic | níos ailléirgí | in the past tense: ní b'ailléirgí |
|---|---|---|
| most allergic | is ailléirgí | in the past tense: ab ailléirgí |
| as allergic as | chomh hailléirgeach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very allergic | an-ailléirgeach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too allergic | ró-ailléirgeach | ró- lenites |
“Ailléirgeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Allergic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for allergic?
The Irish for allergic is ailléirgeach (pronounced “AL-ayr-gyakh”). It comes after the noun: fear ailléirgeach, an allergic man; bean ailléirgeach, an allergic woman.
How do you say more allergic and most allergic in Irish?
níos ailléirgí is more allergic and is ailléirgí is most allergic. In the past tense they become ní b'ailléirgí and ab ailléirgí.
What is the plural of ailléirgeach?
With a plural noun ailléirgeach becomes ailléirgeacha: fir ailléirgeacha, mná ailléirgeacha.
How do you say very allergic in Irish?
an-ailléirgeach. Too allergic is ró-ailléirgeach, and as allergic as is chomh hailléirgeach le.
Which preposition do I use with 'ailléirgeach'?
Use 'do': 'Tá mé ailléirgeach do phéine' means 'I am allergic to pine'. You can also say 'Tá ailléirge orm le cnónna'.
