HeyRuaHow to say “constipated” in Irish
- Irish:
- iatach
- English:
- constipated
- Word type:
- adjective
- More constipated:
- níos iataí
- Most constipated:
- is iataí
- Plural:
- iatacha
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-tukh” /ˈiət̪ˠəx/
What does “iatach” mean?
- constipated
- Unable to empty the bowels easily or regularly.Also: costive, bunged up.
“Iatach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iatach after leanbh (child, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iatacha.
More constipated, most constipated, very constipated
Bhí sé níos iataí inniu ná inné. He was more constipated today than yesterday.
| more constipated | níos iataí | in the past tense: ní b'iataí |
|---|---|---|
| most constipated | is iataí | in the past tense: ab iataí |
| as constipated as | chomh hiatach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very constipated | an-iatach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too constipated | ró-iatach | ró- lenites |
“Iatach” 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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Constipated in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for constipated?
The Irish for constipated is iatach (pronounced “EE-uh-tukh”). It comes after the noun: leanbh iatach, a constipated child; girseach iatach, a constipated girl.
How do you say more constipated and most constipated in Irish?
níos iataí is more constipated and is iataí is most constipated. In the past tense they become ní b'iataí and ab iataí.
What is the plural of iatach?
With a plural noun iatach becomes iatacha: leanaí iatacha, girseacha iatacha.
How do you say very constipated in Irish?
an-iatach. Too constipated is ró-iatach, and as constipated as is chomh hiatach le.
What is the noun for constipation in Irish?
The noun is "iatacht", so you can say "Tá iatacht orm" (I am constipated) as well as "Tá mé iatach".
