HeyRuaHow to say “extreme” in Irish
- Irish:
- antoisceach
- English:
- extreme
- Word type:
- adjective
- More extreme:
- níos antoiscí
- Most extreme:
- is antoiscí
- Plural:
- antoisceacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-tish-kyukh” /ˈanˌt̪ˠɪʃcəx/
What does “antoisceach” mean?
- extreme
- Going far beyond what is usual or moderate, especially in opinions or actions.Also: extremist, radical, immoderate.
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“Antoisceach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is antoisceach after dearcadh (outlook, masculine), after tuairim (opinion, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, antoisceacha.
More extreme, most extreme, very extreme
Tá a chuid tuairimí níos antoiscí ná riamh. His opinions are more extreme than ever.
| more extreme | níos antoiscí | in the past tense: ní b'antoiscí |
|---|---|---|
| most extreme | is antoiscí | in the past tense: ab antoiscí |
| as extreme as | chomh hantoisceach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very extreme | an-antoisceach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too extreme | ró-antoisceach | ró- lenites |
“Antoisceach” 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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Extreme in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for extreme?
The Irish for extreme is antoisceach (pronounced “AN-tish-kyukh”). It comes after the noun: dearcadh antoisceach, an extreme outlook; tuairim antoisceach, an extreme opinion.
How do you say more extreme and most extreme in Irish?
níos antoiscí is more extreme and is antoiscí is most extreme. In the past tense they become ní b'antoiscí and ab antoiscí.
What is the plural of antoisceach?
With a plural noun antoisceach becomes antoisceacha: dearcthaí antoisceacha, tuairimí antoisceacha.
How do you say very extreme in Irish?
an-antoisceach. Too extreme is ró-antoisceach, and as extreme as is chomh hantoisceach le.
What is the difference between antoisceach and foircneach?
Antoisceach is used mainly for extreme views or people, as in 'dearcadh antoisceach', while foircneach often means extreme in a physical or technical sense, as in 'teocht fhoircneach'.
