HeyRuaHow to say “defamatory” in Irish
- Irish:
- aithiseach
- English:
- defamatory, reproachful, shameful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More defamatory:
- níos aithisí
- Most defamatory:
- is aithisí
- Plural:
- aithiseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hish-ukh” /ˈahəʃəx/
What does “aithiseach” mean?
“Aithiseach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- defamatory
- Damaging someone's good name with false or insulting statements.Also: slanderous, libellous, insulting, abusive.
2 other meanings: reproachful or shameful
- 2reproachful
- Finding fault with people and criticising them harshly.Also: censorious, critical, disparaging.
- 3shameful
- Bringing disgrace or shame.Also: disgraceful, opprobrious.
“Aithiseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aithiseach after ráiteas (statement, masculine), after abairt (sentence, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aithiseacha.
More defamatory, most defamatory, very defamatory
Bhí an dara litir níos aithisí ná an chéad cheann. The second letter was more insulting than the first.
| more defamatory | níos aithisí | in the past tense: ní b'aithisí |
|---|---|---|
| most defamatory | is aithisí | in the past tense: ab aithisí |
| as defamatory as | chomh haithiseach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very defamatory | an-aithiseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too defamatory | ró-aithiseach | ró- lenites |
“Aithiseach” 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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Defamatory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for defamatory?
The Irish for defamatory is aithiseach (pronounced “AH-hish-ukh”). It comes after the noun: ráiteas aithiseach, a defamatory statement; abairt aithiseach, a defamatory sentence.
How do you say more defamatory and most defamatory in Irish?
níos aithisí is more defamatory and is aithisí is most defamatory. In the past tense they become ní b'aithisí and ab aithisí.
What is the plural of aithiseach?
With a plural noun aithiseach becomes aithiseacha: ráitis aithiseacha, abairtí aithiseacha.
How do you say very defamatory in Irish?
an-aithiseach. Too defamatory is ró-aithiseach, and as defamatory as is chomh haithiseach le.
Does aithiseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aithiseach can mean defamatory, reproachful or shameful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is aithiseach different from maslach?
Maslach means insulting in general, while aithiseach suggests damaging someone's reputation. For a legal sense of defamatory, clúmhillteach is also common.
