HeyRuaHow to say “concise” in Irish
- Irish:
- achomair
- English:
- concise, near
- Word type:
- adjective
- More concise:
- níos achoimre
- Most concise:
- is achoimre
- Plural:
- achoimre
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-mir” /ˈaxmˠəɾʲ/
What does “achomair” mean?
“Achomair” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- concise
- Expressed in few words, short and to the point.Also: brief, succinct, short, summary.
1 other meaning: near
- 2near
- Close at hand or short in distance, as of a route or way.Also: close, short, handy.
“Achomair” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is achomair after cuntas (account, masculine), after tuairisc (report, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, achoimre.
More concise, most concise, very concise
Ba chóir an aiste a dhéanamh níos achoimre. The essay should be made more concise.
| more concise | níos achoimre | in the past tense: ní b'achoimre |
|---|---|---|
| most concise | is achoimre | in the past tense: ab achoimre |
| as concise as | chomh hachomair le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very concise | an-achomair | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too concise | ró-achomair | ró- lenites |
“Achomair” 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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Concise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for concise?
The Irish for concise is achomair (pronounced “AKH-mir”). It comes after the noun: cuntas achomair, a concise account; tuairisc achomair, a concise report.
How do you say more concise and most concise in Irish?
níos achoimre is more concise and is achoimre is most concise. In the past tense they become ní b'achoimre and ab achoimre.
What is the plural of achomair?
With a plural noun achomair becomes achoimre: cuntais achoimre, tuairiscí achoimre.
How do you say very concise in Irish?
an-achomair. Too concise is ró-achomair, and as concise as is chomh hachomair le.
Does achomair have more than one meaning?
Yes. Achomair can mean concise or near, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'achomair' and 'achoimre'?
'Achomair' is the adjective meaning concise, while 'achoimre' is also the noun meaning a summary, as in 'achoimre na tuarascála', a summary of the report.
How do I say 'briefly' or 'in short'?
Use the adverb 'go hachomair', for example 'Inis dom go hachomair é', tell me it briefly.
