HeyRuaHow to say “awkward” in Irish
- Irish:
- anásta
- English:
- awkward, cumbersome, needy
- Word type:
- adjective
- More awkward:
- níos anásta
- Most awkward:
- is anásta
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-aws-ta” /ˈanˠˌaːsˠt̪ˠə/
What does “anásta” mean?
“Anásta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- awkward
- Clumsy or ungainly in movement or handling.Also: clumsy, ungainly, unhandy.
2 other meanings: cumbersome or needy
- 2cumbersome
- Difficult to handle or carry because of size or shape.Also: unwieldy, ponderous.
- 3needy
- Poor and in want; badly off.Also: badly off, wretched.
Other Irish adjectives for awkward: míchaoithiúil (inconvenient), mí-áisiúil (inconvenient)
“Anásta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is anásta after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, anásta.
More awkward, most awkward, very awkward
Tá sé níos anásta ná a dheartháir. He is clumsier than his brother.
| more awkward | níos anásta | in the past tense: ní b'anásta |
|---|---|---|
| most awkward | is anásta | in the past tense: ab anásta |
| as awkward as | chomh hanásta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very awkward | an-anásta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too awkward | ró-anásta | ró- lenites |
“Anásta” 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.
Awkward in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for awkward?
The Irish for awkward is anásta (pronounced “AN-aws-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear anásta, an awkward man; bean anásta, an awkward woman.
How do you say more awkward and most awkward in Irish?
níos anásta is more awkward and is anásta is most awkward. In the past tense they become ní b'anásta and ab anásta.
How do you say very awkward in Irish?
an-anásta. Too awkward is ró-anásta, and as awkward as is chomh hanásta le.
Does anásta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Anásta can mean awkward, cumbersome or needy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between anásta and ciotach?
Both can mean clumsy, but ciotach also means left-handed, while anásta focuses on awkwardness or unwieldiness.
