HeyRuaHow to say “complete” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomlán
- English:
- complete, full
- Word type:
- adjective
- More complete:
- níos iomláine
- Most complete:
- is iomláine
- Plural:
- iomlána
- Pronunciation:
- “um-LAWN” /ʊmˠˈl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
What does “iomlán” mean?
“Iomlán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- complete
- Having all its parts, with nothing missing.Also: entire, whole, full.
1 other meaning: full
- 2full
- At the full amount or level, not reduced.Also: total, in full.
Other Irish adjectives for complete: críochnúil (thorough)
“Iomlán” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iomlán after praghas (price, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iomlána.
More complete, most complete, very complete
Tá an liosta seo níos iomláine ná an ceann eile. This list is more complete than the other one.
| more complete | níos iomláine | in the past tense: ní b'iomláine |
|---|---|---|
| most complete | is iomláine | in the past tense: ab iomláine |
| as complete as | chomh hiomlán le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very complete | an-iomlán | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too complete | ró-iomlán | ró- lenites |
“Iomlán” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Complete in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for complete?
The Irish for complete is iomlán (pronounced “um-LAWN”). It comes after the noun: praghas iomlán, a complete price; bean iomlán, a complete woman.
How do you say more complete and most complete in Irish?
níos iomláine is more complete and is iomláine is most complete. In the past tense they become ní b'iomláine and ab iomláine.
What is the plural of iomlán?
With a plural noun iomlán becomes iomlána: praghsanna iomlána, mná iomlána.
How do you say very complete in Irish?
an-iomlán. Too complete is ró-iomlán, and as complete as is chomh hiomlán le.
Does iomlán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iomlán can mean complete or full, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'completely' using iomlán?
Use the adverb 'go hiomlán', as in 'Tá sé go hiomlán i nGaeilge', meaning it is completely in Irish.
What is the difference between 'iomlán' and 'lán'?
'Lán' usually means full of something, as in 'lán d'uisce', while 'iomlán' means whole or complete, as in 'an praghas iomlán'.
