HeyRuaHow to say “exaggerated” in Irish
- Irish:
- áibhéalach
- English:
- exaggerated
- Word type:
- adjective
- More exaggerated:
- níos áibhéalaí
- Most exaggerated:
- is áibhéalaí
- Plural:
- áibhéalacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-vail-uch” /ˈaːvʲeːləx/
What does “áibhéalach” mean?
- exaggerated
- Describes something that is overstated or made to seem bigger or more extreme than it really is.Also: exaggerative, overstated, far-fetched, hyperbolic.
“Áibhéalach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is áibhéalach after scéal (story, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, áibhéalacha.
More exaggerated, most exaggerated, very exaggerated
Bhí a chuntas níos áibhéalaí ná mo chuntas féin. His account was more exaggerated than mine.
| more exaggerated | níos áibhéalaí | in the past tense: ní b'áibhéalaí |
|---|---|---|
| most exaggerated | is áibhéalaí | in the past tense: ab áibhéalaí |
| as exaggerated as | chomh háibhéalach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very exaggerated | an-áibhéalach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too exaggerated | ró-áibhéalach | ró- lenites |
“Áibhéalach” 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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Exaggerated in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exaggerated?
The Irish for exaggerated is áibhéalach (pronounced “AW-vail-uch”). It comes after the noun: scéal áibhéalach, an exaggerated story; bean áibhéalach, an exaggerated woman.
How do you say more exaggerated and most exaggerated in Irish?
níos áibhéalaí is more exaggerated and is áibhéalaí is most exaggerated. In the past tense they become ní b'áibhéalaí and ab áibhéalaí.
What is the plural of áibhéalach?
With a plural noun áibhéalach becomes áibhéalacha: scéalta áibhéalacha, mná áibhéalacha.
How do you say very exaggerated in Irish?
an-áibhéalach. Too exaggerated is ró-áibhéalach, and as exaggerated as is chomh háibhéalach le.
What noun is 'áibhéalach' related to?
It comes from 'áibhéil', meaning exaggeration, as in 'Ná déan áibhéil' (Don't exaggerate).
