HeyRuaHow to say “frivolous” in Irish
- Irish:
- éaganta
- English:
- frivolous, scatterbrained
- Word type:
- adjective
- More frivolous:
- níos éaganta
- Most frivolous:
- is éaganta
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gan-ta” /eːɡən̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “éaganta” mean?
“Éaganta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- frivolous
- Not serious, light-headed and silly in behaviour or attitude.Also: giddy, flighty, silly, light-headed.
1 other meaning: scatterbrained
- 2scatterbrained
- Thoughtless and careless, not thinking things through.Also: thoughtless, empty-headed, flippant.
“Éaganta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éaganta after cailín (girl, masculine), after caint (talk, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éaganta.
More frivolous, most frivolous, very frivolous
Tá sé níos éaganta ná a dheartháir. He is more scatterbrained than his brother.
| more frivolous | níos éaganta | in the past tense: ní b'éaganta |
|---|---|---|
| most frivolous | is éaganta | in the past tense: ab éaganta |
| as frivolous as | chomh héaganta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very frivolous | an-éaganta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too frivolous | ró-éaganta | ró- lenites |
“Éaganta” 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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Frivolous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for frivolous?
The Irish for frivolous is éaganta (pronounced “AY-gan-ta”). It comes after the noun: cailín éaganta, a frivolous girl; caint éaganta, frivolous talk.
How do you say more frivolous and most frivolous in Irish?
níos éaganta is more frivolous and is éaganta is most frivolous. In the past tense they become ní b'éaganta and ab éaganta.
How do you say very frivolous in Irish?
an-éaganta. Too frivolous is ró-éaganta, and as frivolous as is chomh héaganta le.
Does éaganta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éaganta can mean frivolous or scatterbrained, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'éaganta' the same as 'aerach'?
They overlap: both can mean light-hearted or flighty, but 'aerach' is more often cheerful or gay, while 'éaganta' suggests silliness or lack of sense.
