HeyRuaHow to say “diagonal” in Irish
- Irish:
- trasnánach
- English:
- diagonal, transverse
- Word type:
- adjective
- More diagonal:
- níos trasnánaí
- Most diagonal:
- is trasnánaí
- Plural:
- trasnánacha
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAS-naw-nukh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˠn̪ˠaːn̪ˠəx/
What does “trasnánach” mean?
“Trasnánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- diagonal
- Running slantwise from one corner to the opposite corner.Also: slanting, oblique, crosswise.
1 other meaning: transverse
- 2transverse
- Lying or running across something rather than along it.Also: crosswise, cross, lateral.
“Trasnánach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is trasnánach after gearradh (cut, masculine), after cathair (city, 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: cathair thrasnánach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: gearradh trasnánach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, trasnánacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: cathracha trasnánacha.
More diagonal, most diagonal, very diagonal
Tá an líne seo níos trasnánaí ná an ceann eile. This line is more diagonal than the other one.
| more diagonal | níos trasnánaí | in the past tense: ní ba thrasnánaí |
|---|---|---|
| most diagonal | is trasnánaí | in the past tense: ba thrasnánaí |
| as diagonal as | chomh trasnánach le | no change after chomh |
| very diagonal | an-trasnánach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too diagonal | róthrasnánach | ró- lenites |
“Trasnánach” 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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Diagonal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diagonal?
The Irish for diagonal is trasnánach (pronounced “TRAS-naw-nukh”). It comes after the noun: gearradh trasnánach, a diagonal cut; cathair thrasnánach, a diagonal city.
How do you say more diagonal and most diagonal in Irish?
níos trasnánaí is more diagonal and is trasnánaí is most diagonal. In the past tense they become ní ba thrasnánaí and ba thrasnánaí.
Why does trasnánach become thrasnánach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So cathair thrasnánach (a diagonal city) but gearradh trasnánach (a diagonal cut), because gearradh is masculine.
What is the plural of trasnánach?
With a plural noun trasnánach becomes trasnánacha: gearrthacha trasnánacha, cathracha trasnánacha.
How do you say very diagonal in Irish?
an-trasnánach. Too diagonal is róthrasnánach, and as diagonal as is chomh trasnánach le.
Does trasnánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trasnánach can mean diagonal or transverse, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'trasnánach' and 'fiar'?
'Trasnánach' means diagonal or transverse, especially in geometry, while 'fiar' means slanting or crooked more generally.
