HeyRuaHow to say “contrasting” in Irish
- Irish:
- codarsnach
- English:
- contrasting, contradictory
- Word type:
- adjective
- More contrasting:
- níos codarsnaí
- Most contrasting:
- is codarsnaí
- Plural:
- codarsnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KUD-ar-snukh” /ˈkodˠəɾˠsˠnˠəx/
What does “codarsnach” mean?
“Codarsnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- contrasting
- Very different from something else, so that the difference stands out.Also: contrastive, opposing, contrary, antithetical.
1 other meaning: contradictory
- 2contradictory
- Saying or showing the opposite of something else, so both cannot be true.Also: conflicting, inconsistent.
“Codarsnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is codarsnach after dath (colour, masculine), after tuairim (opinion, 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: tuairim chodarsnach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: dath codarsnach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, codarsnacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: tuairimí codarsnacha.
More contrasting, most contrasting, very contrasting
Tá a dtuairimí níos codarsnaí ná riamh. Their views are more contrasting than ever.
| more contrasting | níos codarsnaí | in the past tense: ní ba chodarsnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most contrasting | is codarsnaí | in the past tense: ba chodarsnaí |
| as contrasting as | chomh codarsnach le | no change after chomh |
| very contrasting | an-chodarsnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too contrasting | róchodarsnach | ró- lenites |
“Codarsnach” 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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Contrasting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contrasting?
The Irish for contrasting is codarsnach (pronounced “KUD-ar-snukh”). It comes after the noun: dath codarsnach, a contrasting colour; tuairim chodarsnach, a contrasting opinion.
How do you say more contrasting and most contrasting in Irish?
níos codarsnaí is more contrasting and is codarsnaí is most contrasting. In the past tense they become ní ba chodarsnaí and ba chodarsnaí.
Why does codarsnach become chodarsnach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So tuairim chodarsnach (a contrasting opinion) but dath codarsnach (a contrasting colour), because dath is masculine.
What is the plural of codarsnach?
With a plural noun codarsnach becomes codarsnacha: dathanna codarsnacha, tuairimí codarsnacha.
How do you say very contrasting in Irish?
an-chodarsnach. Too contrasting is róchodarsnach, and as contrasting as is chomh codarsnach le.
Does codarsnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Codarsnach can mean contrasting or contradictory, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between codarsnach and contrártha?
Codarsnach comes from codarsnacht, contrast, and suggests things set against each other, while contrártha means contrary or opposite in a more general sense.
