HeyRuaHow to say “esteemed” in Irish
- Irish:
- gradamach
- English:
- esteemed, respectful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More esteemed:
- níos gradamaí
- Most esteemed:
- is gradamaí
- Plural:
- gradamacha
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAD-a-mokh” /ˈɡɾˠad̪ˠəməx/
What does “gradamach” mean?
“Gradamach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- esteemed
- Held in high regard or honour by people.Also: honoured, respected, prestigious, distinguished.
1 other meaning: respectful
- 2respectful
- Showing respect or regard towards someone.Also: deferential, appreciative.
“Gradamach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is gradamach after fear (man, masculine), after áit (place, 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: áit ghradamach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear gradamach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, gradamacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir ghradamacha; after other plurals it does not: áiteanna gradamacha.
More esteemed, most esteemed, very esteemed
Tá an post seo níos gradamaí ná an seanphost. This job is more prestigious than the old job.
| more esteemed | níos gradamaí | in the past tense: ní ba ghradamaí |
|---|---|---|
| most esteemed | is gradamaí | in the past tense: ba ghradamaí |
| as esteemed as | chomh gradamach le | no change after chomh |
| very esteemed | an-ghradamach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too esteemed | róghradamach | ró- lenites |
“Gradamach” 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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Esteemed in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for esteemed?
The Irish for esteemed is gradamach (pronounced “GRAD-a-mokh”). It comes after the noun: fear gradamach, an esteemed man; áit ghradamach, an esteemed place.
How do you say more esteemed and most esteemed in Irish?
níos gradamaí is more esteemed and is gradamaí is most esteemed. In the past tense they become ní ba ghradamaí and ba ghradamaí.
Why does gradamach become ghradamach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So áit ghradamach (an esteemed place) but fear gradamach (an esteemed man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of gradamach?
With a plural noun gradamach becomes gradamacha: fir ghradamacha, áiteanna gradamacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very esteemed in Irish?
an-ghradamach. Too esteemed is róghradamach, and as esteemed as is chomh gradamach le.
Does gradamach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gradamach can mean esteemed or respectful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'gradamach' related to 'gradam'?
It comes from the noun 'gradam', meaning esteem or an award, so 'gradamach' means esteemed or prestigious.
