HeyRuaHow to say “central” in Irish
- Irish:
- lárnach
- English:
- central
- Word type:
- adjective
- More central:
- níos lárnaí
- Most central:
- is lárnaí
- Plural:
- lárnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWR-nukh” /ˈlˠaːɾˠn̪ˠəx/
What does “lárnach” mean?
“Lárnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- central
- In or near the middle of something, or easy to reach from all sides.Also: middle, centrally located.
1 other meaning:
- 2central
- Most important, at the heart of a matter or plan.Also: main, key, core, pivotal.
Other Irish adjectives for central: meánach (middle)
“Lárnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lárnach after ceantar (area, masculine), after áit (place, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lárnacha.
More central, most central, very central
Tá an siopa seo níos lárnaí ná an ceann eile. This shop is more central than the other one.
| more central | níos lárnaí | in the past tense: ní ba lárnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most central | is lárnaí | in the past tense: ba lárnaí |
| as central as | chomh lárnach le | no change after chomh |
| very central | an-lárnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too central | rólárnach | ró- lenites |
“Lárnach” 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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Central in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for central?
The Irish for central is lárnach (pronounced “LAWR-nukh”). It comes after the noun: ceantar lárnach, a central area; áit lárnach, a central place.
How do you say more central and most central in Irish?
níos lárnaí is more central and is lárnaí is most central. In the past tense they become ní ba lárnaí and ba lárnaí.
What is the plural of lárnach?
With a plural noun lárnach becomes lárnacha: ceantair lárnacha, áiteanna lárnacha.
How do you say very central in Irish?
an-lárnach. Too central is rólárnach, and as central as is chomh lárnach le.
How do I say 'central heating' in Irish?
Central heating is 'téamh lárnach', for example 'Tá téamh lárnach sa teach.'
Is 'lárnach' related to 'lár'?
Yes, 'lárnach' comes from 'lár' (middle, centre), as in 'i lár an bhaile' (in the middle of the town).
