HeyRuaHow to say “artificial” in Irish
- Irish:
- saorga
- English:
- artificial, unnatural
- Word type:
- adjective
- More artificial:
- níos saorga
- Most artificial:
- is saorga
- Pronunciation:
- “SEER-ga” /ˈsˠiːɾˠəɡə/
What does “saorga” mean?
“Saorga” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- artificial
- Made by people rather than occurring naturally.Also: man-made, synthetic, manufactured.
1 other meaning: unnatural
- 2unnatural
- Not genuine or natural in manner; forced or affected.Also: affected, forced, contrived.
“Saorga” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is saorga after loch (lake, 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 shaorga. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: loch saorga.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, saorga. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: lámha saorga.
More artificial, most artificial, very artificial
| more artificial | níos saorga | in the past tense: ní ba shaorga |
|---|---|---|
| most artificial | is saorga | in the past tense: ba shaorga |
| as artificial as | chomh saorga le | no change after chomh |
| very artificial | an-saorga | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too artificial | róshaorga | ró- lenites |
“Saorga” 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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Artificial in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for artificial?
The Irish for artificial is saorga (pronounced “SEER-ga”). It comes after the noun: loch saorga, an artificial lake; lámh shaorga, an artificial hand.
How do you say more artificial and most artificial in Irish?
níos saorga is more artificial and is saorga is most artificial. In the past tense they become ní ba shaorga and ba shaorga.
Why does saorga become shaorga?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So lámh shaorga (an artificial hand) but loch saorga (an artificial lake), because loch is masculine.
How do you say very artificial in Irish?
an-saorga. Too artificial is róshaorga, and as artificial as is chomh saorga le.
Does saorga have more than one meaning?
Yes. Saorga can mean artificial or unnatural, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'saorga' and 'bréige'?
'Saorga' means man-made, as in 'intleacht shaorga' (artificial intelligence), while 'bréige' means fake or false, as in 'fiacla bréige' (false teeth).
How do you say artificial intelligence in Irish?
Artificial intelligence is 'intleacht shaorga', often shortened to IS.
