HeyRuaHow to say “disobedient” in Irish
- Irish:
- easumhal
- English:
- disobedient, insubordinate
- Word type:
- adjective
- More disobedient:
- níos easumhaile
- Most disobedient:
- is easumhaile
- Plural:
- easumhla
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-oo-al” /ˈasuːl̪ˠ/
What does “easumhal” mean?
“Easumhal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- disobedient
- Refusing to do what you are told by a parent, teacher or other authority.Also: naughty, unruly, defiant.
1 other meaning: insubordinate
- 2insubordinate
- Refusing to obey people in authority, such as superiors or rulers.Also: rebellious, defiant, unsubmissive.
“Easumhal” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is easumhal after páiste (child, masculine), after iníon (daughter, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, easumhla.
More disobedient, most disobedient, very disobedient
Tá an madra seo níos easumhaile ná an ceann eile. This dog is more disobedient than the other one.
| more disobedient | níos easumhaile | in the past tense: ní b'easumhaile |
|---|---|---|
| most disobedient | is easumhaile | in the past tense: ab easumhaile |
| as disobedient as | chomh heasumhal le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very disobedient | an-easumhal | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too disobedient | ró-easumhal | ró- lenites |
“Easumhal” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Disobedient in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disobedient?
The Irish for disobedient is easumhal (pronounced “AS-oo-al”). It comes after the noun: páiste easumhal, a disobedient child; iníon easumhal, a disobedient daughter.
How do you say more disobedient and most disobedient in Irish?
níos easumhaile is more disobedient and is easumhaile is most disobedient. In the past tense they become ní b'easumhaile and ab easumhaile.
What is the plural of easumhal?
With a plural noun easumhal becomes easumhla: páistí easumhla, iníonacha easumhla.
How do you say very disobedient in Irish?
an-easumhal. Too disobedient is ró-easumhal, and as disobedient as is chomh heasumhal le.
Does easumhal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Easumhal can mean disobedient or insubordinate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with easumhal?
Use do: bhí sé easumhal don mhúinteoir, he was disobedient to the teacher.
What is the opposite of easumhal?
The opposite is umhal, obedient or humble; easumhal is formed with the negative prefix eas-.
