HeyRuaHow to say “Asian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Áiseach
- English:
- Asian
- Word type:
- adjective
- More Asian:
- níos Áisí
- Most Asian:
- is Áisí
- Plural:
- Áiseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-shukh” /ˈaːʃəx/
What does “Áiseach” mean?
- Asian
- Coming from or relating to Asia or its people.Also: asiatic.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Áiseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is Áiseach after bia (food, masculine), after tír (country, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, Áiseacha.
More Asian, most Asian, very Asian
| more Asian | níos Áisí | in the past tense: ní b'Áisí |
|---|---|---|
| most Asian | is Áisí | in the past tense: ab Áisí |
| as Asian as | chomh hÁiseach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very Asian | an-Áiseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too Asian | ró-Áiseach | ró- lenites |
“Áiseach” 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.
Asian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Asian?
The Irish for Asian is Áiseach (pronounced “AW-shukh”). It comes after the noun: bia Áiseach, Asian food; tír Áiseach, an Asian country.
How do you say more Asian and most Asian in Irish?
níos Áisí is more Asian and is Áisí is most Asian. In the past tense they become ní b'Áisí and ab Áisí.
What is the plural of Áiseach?
With a plural noun Áiseach becomes Áiseacha: bianna Áiseacha, tíortha Áiseacha.
How do you say very Asian in Irish?
an-Áiseach. Too Asian is ró-Áiseach, and as Asian as is chomh hÁiseach le.
Does Áiseach take a capital letter?
Yes, like other adjectives from place names it is usually written with a capital: bia Áiseach, 'Asian food'.
What is the Irish for Asia?
Asia is an Áise, a feminine noun, and Áiseach also serves as the noun for an Asian person.
