HeyRuaHow to say “comparative degree” in Irish
- Irish:
- breischéim
- English:
- comparative degree
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRESH-hayum” /ˈbʲɾʲɛʃçeːmʲ/
- Plural:
- breischéimeanna (comparative degrees)
- Genitive singular:
- breischéime, na breischéime (e.g. foirm na breischéime, the form of the comparative degree)
- Genitive plural:
- breischéimeanna, na mbreischéimeanna (e.g. foirmeacha na mbreischéimeanna, the forms of the comparatives)
What does “breischéim” mean?
- comparative degree
- In grammar, the form of an adjective or adverb used to compare two things, such as 'níos mó' (bigger).Also: comparative, comparative form.
“Breischéim” with the article
The plural of comparative degree in Irish is breischéimeanna. Here is breischéim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Breischéim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breischéim, the Irish word for comparative degree.
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Comparative degree in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for comparative degree?
The Irish for comparative degree is breischéim (pronounced “BRESH-hayum”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is breischéimeanna.
How do you pronounce breischéim in Irish?
Breischéim is said like “BRESH-hayum” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɛʃçeːmʲ/).
What is the plural of comparative degree in Irish?
The plural of breischéim is breischéimeanna; with the article, na breischéimeanna means “the comparative degrees”. The genitive plural is breischéimeanna, as in foirmeacha na mbreischéimeanna (the forms of the comparatives).
Why does breischéim change to bhreischéim or mbreischéim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breischéim becomes mo bhreischéim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreischéim (eclipsis).
How is the comparative formed in Irish?
Usually with 'níos' before the comparative form, as in 'níos mó' (bigger); for the past, 'ní ba' is used, as in 'ní ba mhó'.
What is the superlative called?
The superlative is 'an tsárchéim', formed with 'is', as in 'is mó' (biggest).
