HeyRuaHow to say “erroneous” in Irish
- Irish:
- earráideach
- English:
- erroneous, erratic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More erroneous:
- níos earráidí
- Most erroneous:
- is earráidí
- Plural:
- earráideacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-awd-yukh” /ˈaɾˠaːdʲəx/
What does “earráideach” mean?
“Earráideach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- erroneous
- Containing mistakes or not correct.Also: incorrect, wrong, mistaken, faulty.
1 other meaning: erratic
- 2erratic
- Irregular or unpredictable in behaviour or movement.Also: irregular, unpredictable, wayward.
“Earráideach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is earráideach after freagra (answer, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, earráideacha.
More erroneous, most erroneous, very erroneous
Bhí an dara leagan níos earráidí ná an chéad cheann. The second version was more erroneous than the first.
| more erroneous | níos earráidí | in the past tense: ní b'earráidí |
|---|---|---|
| most erroneous | is earráidí | in the past tense: ab earráidí |
| as erroneous as | chomh hearráideach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very erroneous | an-earráideach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too erroneous | ró-earráideach | ró- lenites |
“Earráideach” 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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Erroneous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for erroneous?
The Irish for erroneous is earráideach (pronounced “AR-awd-yukh”). It comes after the noun: freagra earráideach, an erroneous answer; bean earráideach, an erroneous woman.
How do you say more erroneous and most erroneous in Irish?
níos earráidí is more erroneous and is earráidí is most erroneous. In the past tense they become ní b'earráidí and ab earráidí.
What is the plural of earráideach?
With a plural noun earráideach becomes earráideacha: freagraí earráideacha, mná earráideacha.
How do you say very erroneous in Irish?
an-earráideach. Too erroneous is ró-earráideach, and as erroneous as is chomh hearráideach le.
Does earráideach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Earráideach can mean erroneous or erratic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'earráideach' and 'mícheart'?
'Mícheart' is the everyday word for wrong, while 'earráideach' is more formal and suggests something containing errors, from 'earráid', a mistake.
