HeyRuaHow to say “frozen” in Irish
- Irish:
- reoánta
- English:
- frozen, freezing
- Word type:
- adjective
- More frozen:
- níos reoánta
- Most frozen:
- is reoánta
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-aan-ta” /ˈɾˠoːaːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “reoánta” mean?
“Reoánta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- frozen
- Turned to ice or made solid by cold.Also: iced, icy.
1 other meaning: freezing
- 2freezing
- Extremely cold, as cold as ice.Also: icy cold, frosty.
“Reoánta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is reoánta after bia (food, masculine), after abhainn (river, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, reoánta.
More frozen, most frozen, very frozen
Bhí an talamh níos reoánta inniu ná inné. The ground was more frozen today than yesterday.
| more frozen | níos reoánta | in the past tense: ní ba reoánta |
|---|---|---|
| most frozen | is reoánta | in the past tense: ba reoánta |
| as frozen as | chomh reoánta le | no change after chomh |
| very frozen | an-reoánta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too frozen | róreoánta | ró- lenites |
“Reoánta” 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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Frozen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for frozen?
The Irish for frozen is reoánta (pronounced “ROH-aan-ta”). It comes after the noun: bia reoánta, frozen food; abhainn reoánta, a frozen river.
How do you say more frozen and most frozen in Irish?
níos reoánta is more frozen and is reoánta is most frozen. In the past tense they become ní ba reoánta and ba reoánta.
How do you say very frozen in Irish?
an-reoánta. Too frozen is róreoánta, and as frozen as is chomh reoánta le.
Does reoánta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Reoánta can mean frozen or freezing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'reoánta' and 'reoite'?
Both mean frozen; 'reoite' is the verbal adjective of 'reoigh' and is very common, as in 'uachtar reoite' (ice cream), while 'reoánta' stresses the frozen or icy state.
