HeyRuaHow to say “excessive” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomarcach
- English:
- excessive, superfluous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More excessive:
- níos iomarcaí
- Most excessive:
- is iomarcaí
- Plural:
- iomarcacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-ar-kakh” /ˈʊmˠəɾˠkəx/
What does “iomarcach” mean?
“Iomarcach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- excessive
- More than is needed or reasonable; too much.Also: too much, immoderate, inordinate.
1 other meaning: superfluous
- 2superfluous
- Extra and not needed, so it could be left out.Also: redundant, surplus, unnecessary.
“Iomarcach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iomarcach after costas (cost, masculine), after caint (talk, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iomarcacha.
More excessive, most excessive, very excessive
| more excessive | níos iomarcaí | in the past tense: ní b'iomarcaí |
|---|---|---|
| most excessive | is iomarcaí | in the past tense: ab iomarcaí |
| as excessive as | chomh hiomarcach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very excessive | an-iomarcach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too excessive | ró-iomarcach | ró- lenites |
“Iomarcach” 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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Excessive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for excessive?
The Irish for excessive is iomarcach (pronounced “UM-ar-kakh”). It comes after the noun: costas iomarcach, an excessive cost; caint iomarcach, excessive talk.
How do you say more excessive and most excessive in Irish?
níos iomarcaí is more excessive and is iomarcaí is most excessive. In the past tense they become ní b'iomarcaí and ab iomarcaí.
What is the plural of iomarcach?
With a plural noun iomarcach becomes iomarcacha: costais iomarcacha, cainteanna iomarcacha.
How do you say very excessive in Irish?
an-iomarcach. Too excessive is ró-iomarcach, and as excessive as is chomh hiomarcach le.
Does iomarcach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iomarcach can mean excessive or superfluous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'iomarcach' related to 'an iomarca'?
'Iomarcach' is the adjective from the noun 'iomarca', excess; 'an iomarca airgid' means too much money, while 'costas iomarcach' means an excessive cost.
