HeyRuaHow to say “blasphemous” in Irish
- Irish:
- diamhaslach
- English:
- blasphemous, foul-mouthed
- Word type:
- adjective
- More blasphemous:
- níos diamhaslaí
- Most blasphemous:
- is diamhaslaí
- Plural:
- diamhaslacha
- Pronunciation:
- “JEE-uv-us-lukh” /ˈdʲiəwəsˠlˠəx/
What does “diamhaslach” mean?
“Diamhaslach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- blasphemous
- Showing contempt or disrespect for God or sacred things.Also: profane, sacrilegious, irreverent.
1 other meaning: foul-mouthed
- 2foul-mouthed
- Using profane or offensive language, such as swearing.Also: profane, swearing, obscene.
“Diamhaslach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is diamhaslach after focal (word, masculine), after tuairim (opinion, 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: tuairim dhiamhaslach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: focal diamhaslach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, diamhaslacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: focail dhiamhaslacha; after other plurals it does not: tuairimí diamhaslacha.
More blasphemous, most blasphemous, very blasphemous
Bhí an dara amhrán níos diamhaslaí ná an chéad cheann. The second song was more blasphemous than the first one.
| more blasphemous | níos diamhaslaí | in the past tense: ní ba dhiamhaslaí |
|---|---|---|
| most blasphemous | is diamhaslaí | in the past tense: ba dhiamhaslaí |
| as blasphemous as | chomh diamhaslach le | no change after chomh |
| very blasphemous | an-diamhaslach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too blasphemous | ródhiamhaslach | ró- lenites |
“Diamhaslach” 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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Blasphemous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blasphemous?
The Irish for blasphemous is diamhaslach (pronounced “JEE-uv-us-lukh”). It comes after the noun: focal diamhaslach, a blasphemous word; tuairim dhiamhaslach, a blasphemous opinion.
How do you say more blasphemous and most blasphemous in Irish?
níos diamhaslaí is more blasphemous and is diamhaslaí is most blasphemous. In the past tense they become ní ba dhiamhaslaí and ba dhiamhaslaí.
Why does diamhaslach become dhiamhaslach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So tuairim dhiamhaslach (a blasphemous opinion) but focal diamhaslach (a blasphemous word), because focal is masculine.
What is the plural of diamhaslach?
With a plural noun diamhaslach becomes diamhaslacha: focail dhiamhaslacha, tuairimí diamhaslacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very blasphemous in Irish?
an-diamhaslach. Too blasphemous is ródhiamhaslach, and as blasphemous as is chomh diamhaslach le.
Does diamhaslach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Diamhaslach can mean blasphemous or foul-mouthed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is related to diamhaslach?
The noun is diamhasla, meaning blasphemy or profanity, for example 'diamhasla a rá', to utter blasphemy.
