HeyRuaHow to say “faulty” in Irish
- Irish:
- lochtach
- English:
- faulty, blameworthy
- Word type:
- adjective
- Faultier:
- níos lochtaí
- Faultiest:
- is lochtaí
- Plural:
- lochtacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LUKH-tukh” /ˈl̪ˠɔxt̪ˠəx/
What does “lochtach” mean?
“Lochtach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- faulty
- Having a fault or defect, so that it does not work or is not right.Also: defective, flawed, imperfect.
1 other meaning: blameworthy
- 2blameworthy
- Deserving blame or criticism for a wrong.Also: culpable, at fault, guilty.
Other Irish adjectives for faulty: fabhtach (faulty)
“Lochtach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lochtach after inneall (machine, masculine), after argóint (argument, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lochtacha.
Faultier, faultiest, very faulty
Tá an dara plean níos lochtaí ná an chéad cheann. The second plan is more flawed than the first one.
| faultier | níos lochtaí | in the past tense: ní ba lochtaí |
|---|---|---|
| faultiest | is lochtaí | in the past tense: ba lochtaí |
| as faulty as | chomh lochtach le | no change after chomh |
| very faulty | an-lochtach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too faulty | rólochtach | ró- lenites |
“Lochtach” 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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Faulty in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for faulty?
The Irish for faulty is lochtach (pronounced “LUKH-tukh”). It comes after the noun: inneall lochtach, a faulty machine; argóint lochtach, a faulty argument.
How do you say faultier and faultiest in Irish?
níos lochtaí is faultier and is lochtaí is faultiest. In the past tense they become ní ba lochtaí and ba lochtaí.
What is the plural of lochtach?
With a plural noun lochtach becomes lochtacha: innill lochtacha, argóintí lochtacha.
How do you say very faulty in Irish?
an-lochtach. Too faulty is rólochtach, and as faulty as is chomh lochtach le.
Does lochtach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lochtach can mean faulty or blameworthy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'lochtach' related to?
It comes from 'locht', a fault or blame, as in 'Ní ortsa an locht', it's not your fault.
