HeyRuaHow to say “external” in Irish
- Irish:
- eachtartha
- English:
- external, foreign, outlying
- Word type:
- adjective
- More external:
- níos eachtartha
- Most external:
- is eachtartha
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-tar-ha” /ˈaxt̪ˠəɾˠhə/
What does “eachtartha” mean?
“Eachtartha” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- external
- Describes something that is on the outside or comes from outside.Also: outside, outer, exterior.
2 other meanings: foreign or outlying
- 2foreign
- Relating to other countries, as in foreign affairs.Also: overseas, external affairs.
- 3outlying
- Lying at a distance from the centre.Also: remote, outer.
“Eachtartha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is eachtartha after balla (wall, masculine), after cabhair (help, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, eachtartha.
More external, most external, very external
Tá an taobh seo níos eachtartha ná an taobh eile. This side is more external than the other side.
| more external | níos eachtartha | in the past tense: ní b'eachtartha |
|---|---|---|
| most external | is eachtartha | in the past tense: ab eachtartha |
| as external as | chomh heachtartha le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very external | an-eachtartha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too external | ró-eachtartha | ró- lenites |
“Eachtartha” 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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External in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for external?
The Irish for external is eachtartha (pronounced “AKH-tar-ha”). It comes after the noun: balla eachtartha, an external wall; cabhair eachtartha, external help.
How do you say more external and most external in Irish?
níos eachtartha is more external and is eachtartha is most external. In the past tense they become ní b'eachtartha and ab eachtartha.
How do you say very external in Irish?
an-eachtartha. Too external is ró-eachtartha, and as external as is chomh heachtartha le.
Does eachtartha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eachtartha can mean external, foreign or outlying, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is it 'eachtartha' or 'eachtrach' in 'foreign affairs'?
The standard term is 'gnóthaí eachtracha', using the related form 'eachtrach'; 'eachtartha' is used more generally for 'external', as in 'scrúdaitheoir eachtartha'.
