HeyRuaHow to say “controversial” in Irish
- Irish:
- conspóideach
- English:
- controversial, argumentative
- Word type:
- adjective
- More controversial:
- níos conspóidí
- Most controversial:
- is conspóidí
- Plural:
- conspóideacha
- Pronunciation:
- “kun-SPOH-jukh” /kənˈspoːdʲəx/
What does “conspóideach” mean?
“Conspóideach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- controversial
- Causing a lot of disagreement or argument among people.Also: contentious, disputed, debatable.
1 other meaning: argumentative
- 2argumentative
- Describes a person who likes to argue or quarrel.Also: quarrelsome, disputatious, contentious.
“Conspóideach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is conspóideach after ábhar (material, masculine), after ceist (question, 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: ceist chonspóideach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: ábhar conspóideach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, conspóideacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: ábhair chonspóideacha; after other plurals it does not: ceisteanna conspóideacha.
More controversial, most controversial, very controversial
Tá an dlí nua níos conspóidí ná an seandlí. The new law is more controversial than the old law.
| more controversial | níos conspóidí | in the past tense: ní ba chonspóidí |
|---|---|---|
| most controversial | is conspóidí | in the past tense: ba chonspóidí |
| as controversial as | chomh conspóideach le | no change after chomh |
| very controversial | an-chonspóideach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too controversial | róchonspóideach | ró- lenites |
“Conspóideach” 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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Controversial in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for controversial?
The Irish for controversial is conspóideach (pronounced “kun-SPOH-jukh”). It comes after the noun: ábhar conspóideach, a controversial material; ceist chonspóideach, a controversial question.
How do you say more controversial and most controversial in Irish?
níos conspóidí is more controversial and is conspóidí is most controversial. In the past tense they become ní ba chonspóidí and ba chonspóidí.
Why does conspóideach become chonspóideach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So ceist chonspóideach (a controversial question) but ábhar conspóideach (a controversial material), because ábhar is masculine.
What is the plural of conspóideach?
With a plural noun conspóideach becomes conspóideacha: ábhair chonspóideacha, ceisteanna conspóideacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very controversial in Irish?
an-chonspóideach. Too controversial is róchonspóideach, and as controversial as is chomh conspóideach le.
Does conspóideach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Conspóideach can mean controversial or argumentative, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the noun related to 'conspóideach'?
The noun is 'conspóid', meaning controversy or dispute, as in 'bhí conspóid faoi', there was controversy about it.
