HeyRuaHow to say “dogmatic” in Irish
- Irish:
- dogmach
- English:
- dogmatic, dogmatic (theology)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More dogmatic:
- níos dogmaí
- Most dogmatic:
- is dogmaí
- Plural:
- dogmacha
- Pronunciation:
- “DUG-ah-mukh” /ˈd̪ˠɔɡəmˠəx/
What does “dogmach” mean?
“Dogmach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dogmatic
- Stating opinions or beliefs as if they were certainly true and refusing to consider other views.Also: opinionated, doctrinaire, inflexible.
1 other meaning: dogmatic (theology)
- 2dogmatic (theology)
- Relating to the official doctrines of a church.Also: dogmatic, doctrinal.
“Dogmach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is dogmach after dearcadh (outlook, masculine), after tuairim (opinion, 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: tuairim dhogmach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: dearcadh dogmach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, dogmacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: tuairimí dogmacha.
More dogmatic, most dogmatic, very dogmatic
Tá sé níos dogmaí ná a dheartháir. He is more dogmatic than his brother.
| more dogmatic | níos dogmaí | in the past tense: ní ba dhogmaí |
|---|---|---|
| most dogmatic | is dogmaí | in the past tense: ba dhogmaí |
| as dogmatic as | chomh dogmach le | no change after chomh |
| very dogmatic | an-dogmach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too dogmatic | ródhogmach | ró- lenites |
“Dogmach” 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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Dogmatic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dogmatic?
The Irish for dogmatic is dogmach (pronounced “DUG-ah-mukh”). It comes after the noun: dearcadh dogmach, a dogmatic outlook; tuairim dhogmach, a dogmatic opinion.
How do you say more dogmatic and most dogmatic in Irish?
níos dogmaí is more dogmatic and is dogmaí is most dogmatic. In the past tense they become ní ba dhogmaí and ba dhogmaí.
Why does dogmach become dhogmach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So tuairim dhogmach (a dogmatic opinion) but dearcadh dogmach (a dogmatic outlook), because dearcadh is masculine.
What is the plural of dogmach?
With a plural noun dogmach becomes dogmacha: dearcthaí dogmacha, tuairimí dogmacha.
How do you say very dogmatic in Irish?
an-dogmach. Too dogmatic is ródhogmach, and as dogmatic as is chomh dogmach le.
Does dogmach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dogmach can mean dogmatic or dogmatic (theology), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'dogmach' related to?
It comes from 'dogma', meaning a dogma or fixed doctrine, as in 'dogma creidimh', a religious dogma.
