HeyRuaHow to say “fiery” in Irish
- Irish:
- lasánta
- English:
- fiery, flaming
- Word type:
- adjective
- Fierier:
- níos lasánta
- Fieriest:
- is lasánta
- Pronunciation:
- “LAS-awn-ta” /ˈl̪ˠasˠaːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “lasánta” mean?
“Lasánta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fiery
- Full of fire or passion, quick-tempered or ardent.Also: passionate, hot-tempered, ardent, fervent.
1 other meaning: flaming
- 2flaming
- Burning brightly or glowing like fire.Also: blazing, glowing, burning.
Other Irish adjectives for fiery: teasaí (hot-tempered)
“Lasánta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lasánta after fear (man, masculine), after óráid (speech, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lasánta.
Fierier, fieriest, very fiery
Tá sé níos lasánta ná a dheartháir. He is more fiery than his brother.
| fierier | níos lasánta | in the past tense: ní ba lasánta |
|---|---|---|
| fieriest | is lasánta | in the past tense: ba lasánta |
| as fiery as | chomh lasánta le | no change after chomh |
| very fiery | an-lasánta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too fiery | rólasánta | ró- lenites |
“Lasánta” 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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Fiery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fiery?
The Irish for fiery is lasánta (pronounced “LAS-awn-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear lasánta, a fiery man; óráid lasánta, a fiery speech.
How do you say fierier and fieriest in Irish?
níos lasánta is fierier and is lasánta is fieriest. In the past tense they become ní ba lasánta and ba lasánta.
How do you say very fiery in Irish?
an-lasánta. Too fiery is rólasánta, and as fiery as is chomh lasánta le.
Does lasánta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lasánta can mean fiery or flaming, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'lasánta' different from 'teasaí'?
'Lasánta' suggests fiery passion or ardour, as in 'óráid lasánta', while 'teasaí' focuses more on being hot-tempered or irritable.
