HeyRuaHow to say “foolish” in Irish
- Irish:
- amaideach
- English:
- foolish, ridiculous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More foolish:
- níos amaidí
- Most foolish:
- is amaidí
- Plural:
- amaideacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-a-jee-uck” /ˈamˠədʲəx/
What does “amaideach” mean?
“Amaideach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- foolish
- Lacking good sense or judgement; silly.Also: silly, stupid, daft, idiotic.
1 other meaning: ridiculous
- 2ridiculous
- So silly that it is laughable or absurd.Also: absurd, nonsensical, ludicrous.
Other Irish adjectives for foolish: seafóideach (silly), díchéillí (senseless), amadánta (foolish), pleidhciúil (foolish)
“Amaideach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is amaideach after smaoineamh (thought, masculine), after ceist (question, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, amaideacha.
More foolish, most foolish, very foolish
Tá an plean seo níos amaidí ná an chéad cheann. This plan is sillier than the first one.
| more foolish | níos amaidí | in the past tense: ní b'amaidí |
|---|---|---|
| most foolish | is amaidí | in the past tense: ab amaidí |
| as foolish as | chomh hamaideach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very foolish | an-amaideach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too foolish | ró-amaideach | ró- lenites |
“Amaideach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Foolish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for foolish?
The Irish for foolish is amaideach (pronounced “AM-a-jee-uck”). It comes after the noun: smaoineamh amaideach, a foolish thought; ceist amaideach, a foolish question.
How do you say more foolish and most foolish in Irish?
níos amaidí is more foolish and is amaidí is most foolish. In the past tense they become ní b'amaidí and ab amaidí.
What is the plural of amaideach?
With a plural noun amaideach becomes amaideacha: smaointe amaideacha, ceisteanna amaideacha.
How do you say very foolish in Irish?
an-amaideach. Too foolish is ró-amaideach, and as foolish as is chomh hamaideach le.
Does amaideach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Amaideach can mean foolish or ridiculous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'it was foolish of me' in Irish?
Use the idiom "B'amaideach an mhaise dom é", literally 'foolish was the deed for me'.
What noun is related to amaideach?
The noun is "amaidí", meaning foolishness or nonsense, as in "Ná bí ag caint amaidí" (Don't be talking nonsense).
