HeyRuaHow to say “fossil” in Irish
- Irish:
- iontaiseach
- English:
- fossil
- Word type:
- adjective
- More fossil:
- níos iontaisí
- Most fossil:
- is iontaisí
- Plural:
- iontaiseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-tish-uck” /ˈiːn̪ˠt̪ˠəʃəx/
What does “iontaiseach” mean?
- fossil
- Relating to fossils, or formed from the remains of ancient plants or animals preserved in rock.Also: fossilised, fossiliferous, fossilized.
“Iontaiseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iontaiseach after breosla (fuel, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iontaiseacha.
More fossil, most fossil, very fossil
Tá an charraig seo níos iontaisí ná an ceann eile. This rock is more fossil-rich than the other one.
| more fossil | níos iontaisí | in the past tense: ní b'iontaisí |
|---|---|---|
| most fossil | is iontaisí | in the past tense: ab iontaisí |
| as fossil as | chomh hiontaiseach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very fossil | an-iontaiseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too fossil | ró-iontaiseach | ró- lenites |
“Iontaiseach” 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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Fossil in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fossil?
The Irish for fossil is iontaiseach (pronounced “UN-tish-uck”). It comes after the noun: breosla iontaiseach, a fossil fuel; bean iontaiseach, a fossil woman.
How do you say more fossil and most fossil in Irish?
níos iontaisí is more fossil and is iontaisí is most fossil. In the past tense they become ní b'iontaisí and ab iontaisí.
What is the plural of iontaiseach?
With a plural noun iontaiseach becomes iontaiseacha: breoslaí iontaiseacha, mná iontaiseacha.
How do you say very fossil in Irish?
an-iontaiseach. Too fossil is ró-iontaiseach, and as fossil as is chomh hiontaiseach le.
How do you say 'fossil fuel' in Irish?
The usual term is 'breosla iontaise', using the genitive of the noun 'iontaise', though 'breosla iontaiseach' is also found.
