HeyRuaHow to say “broad” in Irish
- Irish:
- imleathan
- English:
- broad, wide
- Word type:
- adjective
- Broader:
- níos imleithne
- Broadest:
- is imleithne
- Plural:
- imleathana
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-lya-han” /ˈiməlʲahən/
What does “imleathan” mean?
“Imleathan” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- broad
- Wide and extensive in scope or coverage, covering many things.Also: wide-ranging, general, comprehensive, extensive.
“Imleathan” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is imleathan after bóthar (road, masculine), after aidhm (aim, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, imleathana.
Broader, broadest, very broad
Tá an tuarascáil seo níos imleithne ná an ceann eile. This report is broader than the other one.
| broader | níos imleithne | in the past tense: ní b'imleithne |
|---|---|---|
| broadest | is imleithne | in the past tense: ab imleithne |
| as broad as | chomh himleathan le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very broad | an-imleathan | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too broad | ró-imleathan | ró- lenites |
“Imleathan” 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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Broad in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for broad?
The Irish for broad is imleathan (pronounced “IM-lya-han”). It comes after the noun: bóthar imleathan, a broad road; aidhm imleathan, a broad aim.
How do you say broader and broadest in Irish?
níos imleithne is broader and is imleithne is broadest. In the past tense they become ní b'imleithne and ab imleithne.
What is the plural of imleathan?
With a plural noun imleathan becomes imleathana: bóithre imleathana, aidhmeanna imleathana.
How do you say very broad in Irish?
an-imleathan. Too broad is ró-imleathan, and as broad as is chomh himleathan le.
Does imleathan have more than one meaning?
Yes. Imleathan can mean broad or wide, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'imleathan' and 'leathan'?
'Leathan' is the everyday word for physically wide, as in 'bóthar leathan'. 'Imleathan' is more formal and usually describes scope, as in 'plean imleathan', a broad plan.
