HeyRuaHow to say “doubtful” in Irish
- Irish:
- amhrasach
- English:
- doubtful, suspicious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More doubtful:
- níos amhrasaí
- Most doubtful:
- is amhrasaí
- Plural:
- amhrasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-ras-ach” /ˈaurˠəsˠəx/
What does “amhrasach” mean?
“Amhrasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- doubtful
- Having doubts or being uncertain about something.Also: uncertain, dubious, sceptical.
1 other meaning: suspicious
- 2suspicious
- Not trusting someone or something, or causing others to feel distrust.Also: distrustful, wary, suspect.
“Amhrasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is amhrasach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, amhrasacha.
More doubtful, most doubtful, very doubtful
Tá sí níos amhrasaí ná a deartháir. She is more suspicious than her brother.
| more doubtful | níos amhrasaí | in the past tense: ní b'amhrasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most doubtful | is amhrasaí | in the past tense: ab amhrasaí |
| as doubtful as | chomh hamhrasach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very doubtful | an-amhrasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too doubtful | ró-amhrasach | ró- lenites |
“Amhrasach” 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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Doubtful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for doubtful?
The Irish for doubtful is amhrasach (pronounced “OW-ras-ach”). It comes after the noun: fear amhrasach, a doubtful man; bean amhrasach, a doubtful woman.
How do you say more doubtful and most doubtful in Irish?
níos amhrasaí is more doubtful and is amhrasaí is most doubtful. In the past tense they become ní b'amhrasaí and ab amhrasaí.
What is the plural of amhrasach?
With a plural noun amhrasach becomes amhrasacha: fir amhrasacha, mná amhrasacha.
How do you say very doubtful in Irish?
an-amhrasach. Too doubtful is ró-amhrasach, and as doubtful as is chomh hamhrasach le.
Does amhrasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Amhrasach can mean doubtful or suspicious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with amhrasach?
Use faoi: Tá mé amhrasach faoi means 'I am doubtful about it'. For 'suspicious of a person' you can also say tá amhras agam air.
