HeyRuaHow to say “corrupt” in Irish
- Irish:
- éillitheach
- English:
- corrupt, polluted
- Word type:
- adjective
- More corrupt:
- níos éillithí
- Most corrupt:
- is éillithí
- Plural:
- éillitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-li-hukh” /ˈeːlʲɪhəx/
What does “éillitheach” mean?
“Éillitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- corrupt
- Dishonest and willing to act wrongly, especially in return for money or favours.Also: venal, dishonest, crooked.
1 other meaning: polluted
- 2polluted
- Made dirty or impure, contaminated.Also: contaminated, defiled, impure.
“Éillitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éillitheach after rialtas (government, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éillitheacha.
More corrupt, most corrupt, very corrupt
Tá an chomhairle seo níos éillithí ná an ceann eile. This council is more corrupt than the other one.
| more corrupt | níos éillithí | in the past tense: ní b'éillithí |
|---|---|---|
| most corrupt | is éillithí | in the past tense: ab éillithí |
| as corrupt as | chomh héillitheach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very corrupt | an-éillitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too corrupt | ró-éillitheach | ró- lenites |
“Éillitheach” 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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Corrupt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for corrupt?
The Irish for corrupt is éillitheach (pronounced “AY-li-hukh”). It comes after the noun: rialtas éillitheach, a corrupt government; bean éillitheach, a corrupt woman.
How do you say more corrupt and most corrupt in Irish?
níos éillithí is more corrupt and is éillithí is most corrupt. In the past tense they become ní b'éillithí and ab éillithí.
What is the plural of éillitheach?
With a plural noun éillitheach becomes éillitheacha: rialtais éillitheacha, mná éillitheacha.
How do you say very corrupt in Irish?
an-éillitheach. Too corrupt is ró-éillitheach, and as corrupt as is chomh héillitheach le.
Does éillitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éillitheach can mean corrupt or polluted, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'éillitheach' and 'truaillithe'?
'Éillitheach' is the usual word for corrupt in the moral or political sense, while 'truaillithe' more often means polluted or contaminated.
