HeyRuaHow to say “brindled” in Irish
- Irish:
- riabhach
- English:
- brindled, greyish
- Word type:
- adjective
- More brindled:
- níos riabhaí
- Most brindled:
- is riabhaí
- Plural:
- riabhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-uch” /ˈɾˠiəx/
What does “riabhach” mean?
“Riabhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- brindled
- Having streaks or patches of a darker colour on a grey or brown background, as on a cow or cat.Also: streaked, striped, tabby, speckled.
1 other meaning: greyish
- 2greyish
- Of a dull, greyish or drab colour.Also: drab, dun, grey.
“Riabhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is riabhach after cat (cat, masculine), after bó (cow, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, riabhacha.
More brindled, most brindled, very brindled
Tá an cat seo níos riabhaí ná an ceann eile. This cat is more streaked than the other one.
| more brindled | níos riabhaí | in the past tense: ní ba riabhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most brindled | is riabhaí | in the past tense: ba riabhaí |
| as brindled as | chomh riabhach le | no change after chomh |
| very brindled | an-riabhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too brindled | róriabhach | ró- lenites |
“Riabhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Brindled in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brindled?
The Irish for brindled is riabhach (pronounced “REE-uch”). It comes after the noun: cat riabhach, a brindled cat; bó riabhach, a brindled cow.
How do you say more brindled and most brindled in Irish?
níos riabhaí is more brindled and is riabhaí is most brindled. In the past tense they become ní ba riabhaí and ba riabhaí.
What is the plural of riabhach?
With a plural noun riabhach becomes riabhacha: cait riabhacha, ba riabhacha.
How do you say very brindled in Irish?
an-riabhach. Too brindled is róriabhach, and as brindled as is chomh riabhach le.
Does riabhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Riabhach can mean brindled or greyish, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What are 'laethanta na bó riabhaí'?
'Laethanta na bó riabhaí' are the borrowing days, the stormy days at the end of March or start of April, named after the brindled cow of folklore.
How is 'riabhach' different from 'breac'?
'Riabhach' suggests streaks or stripes, like a tabby cat, while 'breac' means speckled or spotted.
