HeyRuaHow to say “eastern” in Irish
- Irish:
- oirthearach
- English:
- eastern, oriental, front
- Word type:
- adjective
- More eastern:
- níos oirthearaí
- Most eastern:
- is oirthearaí
- Plural:
- oirthearacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ER-har-ach” /ɛɾʲhəɾˠəx/
What does “oirthearach” mean?
“Oirthearach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- eastern
- Situated in or coming from the east.Also: east, easterly.
2 other meanings: oriental or front
- 2oriental
- Belonging to or typical of the countries of Asia, the East.Also: eastern, Asian.
- 3front
- Placed at the front of something.Also: anterior, foremost.
“Oirthearach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is oirthearach after cladach (shore, masculine), after cathair (city, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, oirthearacha.
More eastern, most eastern, very eastern
Tá an baile seo níos oirthearaí ná an ceann eile. This town is further east than the other one.
| more eastern | níos oirthearaí | in the past tense: ní b'oirthearaí |
|---|---|---|
| most eastern | is oirthearaí | in the past tense: ab oirthearaí |
| as eastern as | chomh hoirthearach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very eastern | an-oirthearach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too eastern | ró-oirthearach | ró- lenites |
“Oirthearach” 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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Eastern in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for eastern?
The Irish for eastern is oirthearach (pronounced “ER-har-ach”). It comes after the noun: cladach oirthearach, an eastern shore; cathair oirthearach, an eastern city.
How do you say more eastern and most eastern in Irish?
níos oirthearaí is more eastern and is oirthearaí is most eastern. In the past tense they become ní b'oirthearaí and ab oirthearaí.
What is the plural of oirthearach?
With a plural noun oirthearach becomes oirthearacha: cladaí oirthearacha, cathracha oirthearacha.
How do you say very eastern in Irish?
an-oirthearach. Too eastern is ró-oirthearach, and as eastern as is chomh hoirthearach le.
Does oirthearach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oirthearach can mean eastern, oriental or front, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'oirthearach' and 'thoir'?
'Thoir' is an adverb meaning in the east, as in 'Tá sé thoir', while 'oirthearach' is an adjective that describes a noun, as in 'an cladach oirthearach'.
