HeyRuaHow to say “anticlockwise” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuathalach
- English:
- anticlockwise, awkward
- Word type:
- adjective
- More anticlockwise:
- níos tuathalaí
- Most anticlockwise:
- is tuathalaí
- Plural:
- tuathalacha
- Pronunciation:
- “TOO-a-hal-ukh” /ˈt̪ˠuəhəl̪ˠəx/
What does “tuathalach” mean?
“Tuathalach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- anticlockwise
- Moving or turning in the direction opposite to the hands of a clock.Also: counterclockwise, widdershins, left-handed.
1 other meaning: awkward
- 2awkward
- Clumsy or tactless in how one acts or speaks.Also: clumsy, tactless, blundering, gauche.
“Tuathalach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is tuathalach after fear (man, masculine), after lámh (hand, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: lámh thuathalach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear tuathalach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, tuathalacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir thuathalacha; after other plurals it does not: lámha tuathalacha.
More anticlockwise, most anticlockwise, very anticlockwise
Tá sé níos tuathalaí ná a dheartháir. He is clumsier than his brother.
| more anticlockwise | níos tuathalaí | in the past tense: ní ba thuathalaí |
|---|---|---|
| most anticlockwise | is tuathalaí | in the past tense: ba thuathalaí |
| as anticlockwise as | chomh tuathalach le | no change after chomh |
| very anticlockwise | an-tuathalach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too anticlockwise | róthuathalach | ró- lenites |
“Tuathalach” 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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Anticlockwise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anticlockwise?
The Irish for anticlockwise is tuathalach (pronounced “TOO-a-hal-ukh”). It comes after the noun: fear tuathalach, an anticlockwise man; lámh thuathalach, an anticlockwise hand.
How do you say more anticlockwise and most anticlockwise in Irish?
níos tuathalaí is more anticlockwise and is tuathalaí is most anticlockwise. In the past tense they become ní ba thuathalaí and ba thuathalaí.
Why does tuathalach become thuathalach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So lámh thuathalach (an anticlockwise hand) but fear tuathalach (an anticlockwise man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of tuathalach?
With a plural noun tuathalach becomes tuathalacha: fir thuathalacha, lámha tuathalacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very anticlockwise in Irish?
an-tuathalach. Too anticlockwise is róthuathalach, and as anticlockwise as is chomh tuathalach le.
Does tuathalach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuathalach can mean anticlockwise or awkward, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of tuathalach?
The opposite direction is deiseal, clockwise or sunwise, as in 'casadh deiseal', while 'tuathal' or 'ar tuathal' means anticlockwise.
