HeyRuaHow to say “fat” in Irish
- Irish:
- ramhar
- English:
- fat, thick, rich
- Word type:
- adjective
- Fatter:
- níos raimhre
- Fattest:
- is raimhre
- Plural:
- ramhra
- Pronunciation:
- “ROW-ur” /ˈɾˠaurˠ/
What does “ramhar” mean?
“Ramhar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fat
- Having a lot of flesh or fat on the body; plump or stout.Also: plump, stout, chubby, obese.
2 other meanings: thick or rich
- 2thick
- Wide or deep from one side to the other, or dense in consistency.Also: dense, heavy.
- 3rich
- Of food or land: rich, fatty or fertile.Also: fatty, fertile, lush.
“Ramhar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ramhar after cat (cat, masculine), after muc (pig, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ramhra.
Fatter, fattest, very fat
Tá an leabhar seo níos raimhre ná an ceann eile. This book is thicker than the other one.
| fatter | níos raimhre | in the past tense: ní ba raimhre |
|---|---|---|
| fattest | is raimhre | in the past tense: ba raimhre |
| as fat as | chomh ramhar le | no change after chomh |
| very fat | an-ramhar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too fat | róramhar | ró- lenites |
“Ramhar” 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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Fat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fat?
The Irish for fat is ramhar (pronounced “ROW-ur”). It comes after the noun: cat ramhar, a fat cat; muc ramhar, a fat pig.
How do you say fatter and fattest in Irish?
níos raimhre is fatter and is raimhre is fattest. In the past tense they become ní ba raimhre and ba raimhre.
What is the plural of ramhar?
With a plural noun ramhar becomes ramhra: cait ramhra, muca ramhra.
How do you say very fat in Irish?
an-ramhar. Too fat is róramhar, and as fat as is chomh ramhar le.
Does ramhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ramhar can mean fat, thick or rich, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between ramhar and tiubh?
Ramhar is mainly used for fat people, animals or bulky objects, while tiubh is the usual word for thick in density or texture, as in ceo tiubh (thick fog).
What is the opposite of ramhar?
The usual opposites are tanaí (thin) and caol (slender).
