HeyRuaHow to say “Atlantic” in Irish
- Irish:
- Atlantach
- English:
- Atlantic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More Atlantic:
- níos Atlantaí
- Most Atlantic:
- is Atlantaí
- Plural:
- Atlantacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AT-lan-tukh” /ˈat̪ˠlˠən̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “Atlantach” mean?
- Atlantic
- Relating to or belonging to the Atlantic Ocean or the countries around it.Also: transatlantic, of the Atlantic.
“Atlantach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is Atlantach after cósta (coast, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, Atlantacha.
More Atlantic, most Atlantic, very Atlantic
| more Atlantic | níos Atlantaí | in the past tense: ní b'Atlantaí |
|---|---|---|
| most Atlantic | is Atlantaí | in the past tense: ab Atlantaí |
| as Atlantic as | chomh hAtlantach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very Atlantic | an-Atlantach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too Atlantic | ró-Atlantach | ró- lenites |
“Atlantach” 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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Atlantic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Atlantic?
The Irish for Atlantic is Atlantach (pronounced “AT-lan-tukh”). It comes after the noun: cósta Atlantach, an Atlantic coast; aimsir Atlantach, Atlantic weather.
How do you say more Atlantic and most Atlantic in Irish?
níos Atlantaí is more Atlantic and is Atlantaí is most Atlantic. In the past tense they become ní b'Atlantaí and ab Atlantaí.
What is the plural of Atlantach?
With a plural noun Atlantach becomes Atlantacha: cóstaí Atlantacha, aimsirí Atlantacha.
How do you say very Atlantic in Irish?
an-Atlantach. Too Atlantic is ró-Atlantach, and as Atlantic as is chomh hAtlantach le.
How do you say 'the Atlantic Ocean' in Irish?
It is 'an tAigéan Atlantach', often shortened to 'an tAtlantach'.
