HeyRuaHow to say “domineering” in Irish
- Irish:
- forlámhach
- English:
- domineering, dominant
- Word type:
- adjective
- More domineering:
- níos forlámhaí
- Most domineering:
- is forlámhaí
- Plural:
- forlámhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-law-wukh” /ˈfˠɔɾˠl̪ˠaːwəx/
What does “forlámhach” mean?
“Forlámhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- domineering
- Describes someone who tries to control others and impose their will on them.Also: overbearing, bossy, high-handed, autocratic.
1 other meaning: dominant
- 2dominant
- Having power or supremacy over others.Also: supreme, overriding, ascendant.
“Forlámhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is forlámhach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, 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: bean fhorlámhach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear forlámhach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, forlámhacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir fhorlámhacha; after other plurals it does not: mná forlámhacha.
More domineering, most domineering, very domineering
Tá sé níos forlámhaí ná a athair. He is more domineering than his father.
| more domineering | níos forlámhaí | in the past tense: ní b'fhorlámhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most domineering | is forlámhaí | in the past tense: ab fhorlámhaí |
| as domineering as | chomh forlámhach le | no change after chomh |
| very domineering | an-fhorlámhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too domineering | rófhorlámhach | ró- lenites |
“Forlámhach” 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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Domineering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for domineering?
The Irish for domineering is forlámhach (pronounced “FOR-law-wukh”). It comes after the noun: fear forlámhach, a domineering man; bean fhorlámhach, a domineering woman.
How do you say more domineering and most domineering in Irish?
níos forlámhaí is more domineering and is forlámhaí is most domineering. In the past tense they become ní b'fhorlámhaí and ab fhorlámhaí.
Why does forlámhach become fhorlámhach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean fhorlámhach (a domineering woman) but fear forlámhach (a domineering man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of forlámhach?
With a plural noun forlámhach becomes forlámhacha: fir fhorlámhacha, mná forlámhacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very domineering in Irish?
an-fhorlámhach. Too domineering is rófhorlámhach, and as domineering as is chomh forlámhach le.
Does forlámhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Forlámhach can mean domineering or dominant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is related to 'forlámhach'?
The noun is 'forlámhas', meaning domination or supremacy, as in 'forlámhas a fháil ar dhuine', to gain domination over someone.
