HeyRuaHow to say “fault-finding” in Irish
- Irish:
- lochtaitheach
- English:
- fault-finding, accusatory
- Word type:
- adjective
- More fault-finding:
- níos lochtaithí
- Most fault-finding:
- is lochtaithí
- Plural:
- lochtaitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LOKH-tee-hakh” /ˈl̪ˠɔxt̪ˠiːhəx/
What does “lochtaitheach” mean?
“Lochtaitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fault-finding
- Always looking for faults in others and quick to criticise them.Also: critical, censorious, carping, blaming.
1 other meaning: accusatory
- 2accusatory
- Expressing blame or accusation towards someone.Also: accusing, reproachful.
Other Irish adjectives for fault-finding: criticiúil (critical)
“Lochtaitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lochtaitheach after duine (person, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lochtaitheacha.
More fault-finding, most fault-finding, very fault-finding
Tá sé níos lochtaithí ná a dheartháir. He is more critical than his brother.
| more fault-finding | níos lochtaithí | in the past tense: ní ba lochtaithí |
|---|---|---|
| most fault-finding | is lochtaithí | in the past tense: ba lochtaithí |
| as fault-finding as | chomh lochtaitheach le | no change after chomh |
| very fault-finding | an-lochtaitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too fault-finding | rólochtaitheach | ró- lenites |
“Lochtaitheach” 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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Fault-finding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fault-finding?
The Irish for fault-finding is lochtaitheach (pronounced “LOKH-tee-hakh”). It comes after the noun: duine lochtaitheach, a fault-finding person; bean lochtaitheach, a fault-finding woman.
How do you say more fault-finding and most fault-finding in Irish?
níos lochtaithí is more fault-finding and is lochtaithí is most fault-finding. In the past tense they become ní ba lochtaithí and ba lochtaithí.
What is the plural of lochtaitheach?
With a plural noun lochtaitheach becomes lochtaitheacha: daoine lochtaitheacha, mná lochtaitheacha.
How do you say very fault-finding in Irish?
an-lochtaitheach. Too fault-finding is rólochtaitheach, and as fault-finding as is chomh lochtaitheach le.
Does lochtaitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lochtaitheach can mean fault-finding or accusatory, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'lochtaitheach' different from 'cáinteach'?
Both mean critical, but 'lochtaitheach' stresses finding faults or laying blame, while 'cáinteach' suggests disparaging or carping speech.
