HeyRuaHow to say “dependent” in Irish
- Irish:
- spleách
- English:
- dependent, subservient
- Word type:
- adjective
- More dependent:
- níos spleáiche
- Most dependent:
- is spleáiche
- Plural:
- spleácha
- Pronunciation:
- “splawkh” /sˠpʲlʲaːx/
What does “spleách” mean?
“Spleách” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dependent
- Relying on someone or something else for support or help.Also: reliant, relying on.
1 other meaning: subservient
- 2subservient
- Too eager to please or obey someone else.Also: obsequious, servile, fawning.
“Spleách” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is spleách after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, spleácha.
More dependent, most dependent, very dependent
Táimid níos spleáiche ar an ola anois ná riamh. We are more dependent on oil now than ever.
| more dependent | níos spleáiche | in the past tense: ní ba spleáiche |
|---|---|---|
| most dependent | is spleáiche | in the past tense: ba spleáiche |
| as dependent as | chomh spleách le | no change after chomh |
| very dependent | an-spleách | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too dependent | róspleách | ró- lenites |
“Spleách” 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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Dependent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dependent?
The Irish for dependent is spleách (pronounced “splawkh”). It comes after the noun: fear spleách, a dependent man; girseach spleách, a dependent girl.
How do you say more dependent and most dependent in Irish?
níos spleáiche is more dependent and is spleáiche is most dependent. In the past tense they become ní ba spleáiche and ba spleáiche.
What is the plural of spleách?
With a plural noun spleách becomes spleácha: fir spleácha, girseacha spleácha.
How do you say very dependent in Irish?
an-spleách. Too dependent is róspleách, and as dependent as is chomh spleách le.
Does spleách have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spleách can mean dependent or subservient, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with 'spleách' meaning dependent?
Use 'ar': 'spleách ar an ola' means dependent on oil. With 'le' it can mean obsequious towards someone.
How do I say 'independent'?
Add the prefix neamh-: 'neamhspleách'. 'Neamhspleáchas' is independence.
