HeyRuaHow to say “dangerous” in Irish
- Irish:
- priaclach
- English:
- dangerous, anxious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More dangerous:
- níos priaclaí
- Most dangerous:
- is priaclaí
- Plural:
- priaclacha
- Pronunciation:
- “PREE-uk-lukh” /ˈpʲɾʲiəkəl̪ˠəx/
What does “priaclach” mean?
“Priaclach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dangerous
- Full of risk or danger; likely to cause harm.Also: perilous, risky, hazardous.
1 other meaning: anxious
- 2anxious
- Worried or troubled about something.Also: worried, troubled, concerned.
Other Irish adjectives for dangerous: contúirteach (dangerous), baolach (dangerous), dainséarach (dangerous), guasach (dangerous)
“Priaclach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is priaclach after turas (journey, masculine), after aill (cliff, 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: aill phriaclach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: turas priaclach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, priaclacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: turais phriaclacha; after other plurals it does not: aillte priaclacha.
More dangerous, most dangerous, very dangerous
Tá an fharraige níos priaclaí inniu ná inné. The sea is more dangerous today than yesterday.
| more dangerous | níos priaclaí | in the past tense: ní ba phriaclaí |
|---|---|---|
| most dangerous | is priaclaí | in the past tense: ba phriaclaí |
| as dangerous as | chomh priaclach le | no change after chomh |
| very dangerous | an-phriaclach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too dangerous | róphriaclach | ró- lenites |
“Priaclach” 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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Dangerous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dangerous?
The Irish for dangerous is priaclach (pronounced “PREE-uk-lukh”). It comes after the noun: turas priaclach, a dangerous journey; aill phriaclach, a dangerous cliff.
How do you say more dangerous and most dangerous in Irish?
níos priaclaí is more dangerous and is priaclaí is most dangerous. In the past tense they become ní ba phriaclaí and ba phriaclaí.
Why does priaclach become phriaclach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aill phriaclach (a dangerous cliff) but turas priaclach (a dangerous journey), because turas is masculine.
What is the plural of priaclach?
With a plural noun priaclach becomes priaclacha: turais phriaclacha, aillte priaclacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very dangerous in Irish?
an-phriaclach. Too dangerous is róphriaclach, and as dangerous as is chomh priaclach le.
Does priaclach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Priaclach can mean dangerous or anxious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'priaclach' and 'contúirteach'?
Both mean dangerous, but 'contúirteach' is the more everyday word, while 'priaclach' is a bit more literary and suggests risk or peril.
