HeyRuaHow to say “complacent” in Irish
- Irish:
- bogásach
- English:
- complacent, comfortable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More complacent:
- níos bogásaí
- Most complacent:
- is bogásaí
- Plural:
- bogásacha
- Pronunciation:
- “BUG-aw-sakh” /ˈbˠɔɡaːsˠəx/
What does “bogásach” mean?
“Bogásach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- complacent
- Too satisfied with yourself or a situation, so that you do not see a need to make an effort.Also: smug, self-satisfied.
1 other meaning: comfortable
- 2comfortable
- At ease and comfortable, living an easy life without worry.Also: easy-going, at ease, cosy.
“Bogásach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is bogásach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, 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: bean bhogásach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear bogásach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, bogásacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir bhogásacha; after other plurals it does not: mná bogásacha.
More complacent, most complacent, very complacent
Tá sé níos bogásaí ná a dheartháir. He is more complacent than his brother.
| more complacent | níos bogásaí | in the past tense: ní ba bhogásaí |
|---|---|---|
| most complacent | is bogásaí | in the past tense: ba bhogásaí |
| as complacent as | chomh bogásach le | no change after chomh |
| very complacent | an-bhogásach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too complacent | róbhogásach | ró- lenites |
“Bogásach” 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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Complacent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for complacent?
The Irish for complacent is bogásach (pronounced “BUG-aw-sakh”). It comes after the noun: fear bogásach, a complacent man; bean bhogásach, a complacent woman.
How do you say more complacent and most complacent in Irish?
níos bogásaí is more complacent and is bogásaí is most complacent. In the past tense they become ní ba bhogásaí and ba bhogásaí.
Why does bogásach become bhogásach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean bhogásach (a complacent woman) but fear bogásach (a complacent man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of bogásach?
With a plural noun bogásach becomes bogásacha: fir bhogásacha, mná bogásacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very complacent in Irish?
an-bhogásach. Too complacent is róbhogásach, and as complacent as is chomh bogásach le.
Does bogásach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bogásach can mean complacent or comfortable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'bogásach' related to?
It comes from 'bogás', meaning complacency or ease, which in turn is linked to 'bog', soft.
Which preposition is used with 'bogásach'?
Use 'faoi' for what someone is complacent about, as in 'bogásach faoin scéal', complacent about the matter.
