HeyRuaHow to say “argumentative” in Irish
- Irish:
- aighneasach
- English:
- argumentative, controversial
- Word type:
- adjective
- More argumentative:
- níos aighneasaí
- Most argumentative:
- is aighneasaí
- Plural:
- aighneasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-nyas-ukh” /ˈaiɲəsˠəx/
What does “aighneasach” mean?
“Aighneasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- argumentative
- Fond of arguing or disputing with others.Also: contentious, disputatious, quarrelsome.
1 other meaning: controversial
- 2controversial
- Causing argument or dispute.Also: contentious, disputed.
“Aighneasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aighneasach after duine (person, masculine), after ceist (question, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aighneasacha.
More argumentative, most argumentative, very argumentative
Tá sé níos aighneasaí ná a dheartháir. He is more argumentative than his brother.
| more argumentative | níos aighneasaí | in the past tense: ní b'aighneasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most argumentative | is aighneasaí | in the past tense: ab aighneasaí |
| as argumentative as | chomh haighneasach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very argumentative | an-aighneasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too argumentative | ró-aighneasach | ró- lenites |
“Aighneasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Argumentative in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for argumentative?
The Irish for argumentative is aighneasach (pronounced “AY-nyas-ukh”). It comes after the noun: duine aighneasach, an argumentative person; ceist aighneasach, an argumentative question.
How do you say more argumentative and most argumentative in Irish?
níos aighneasaí is more argumentative and is aighneasaí is most argumentative. In the past tense they become ní b'aighneasaí and ab aighneasaí.
What is the plural of aighneasach?
With a plural noun aighneasach becomes aighneasacha: daoine aighneasacha, ceisteanna aighneasacha.
How do you say very argumentative in Irish?
an-aighneasach. Too argumentative is ró-aighneasach, and as argumentative as is chomh haighneasach le.
Does aighneasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aighneasach can mean argumentative or controversial, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'aighneasach' related to?
It comes from 'aighneas', meaning an argument or dispute, so 'aighneasach' describes someone or something given to argument.
