HeyRuaHow to say “full-length” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánfhada
- English:
- full-length, rather long
- Word type:
- adjective
- More full-length:
- níos lánfhada
- Most full-length:
- is lánfhada
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-ah-da” /ˈlˠɑːnˌadˠə/
What does “lánfhada” mean?
“Lánfhada” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- full-length
- Of the complete or normal length, not shortened.Also: full length, long, feature-length.
1 other meaning: rather long
- 2rather long
- Fairly long, longer than expected.Also: longish, fairly long, lengthy.
“Lánfhada” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lánfhada after scannán (film, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lánfhada.
More full-length, most full-length, very full-length
Bhí an dara scannán níos lánfhada ná an chéad cheann. The second film was longer than the first one.
| more full-length | níos lánfhada | in the past tense: ní ba lánfhada |
|---|---|---|
| most full-length | is lánfhada | in the past tense: ba lánfhada |
| as full-length as | chomh lánfhada le | no change after chomh |
| very full-length | an-lánfhada | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too full-length | rólánfhada | ró- lenites |
“Lánfhada” 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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Full-length in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for full-length?
The Irish for full-length is lánfhada (pronounced “LAWN-ah-da”). It comes after the noun: scannán lánfhada, a full-length film; bean lánfhada, a full-length woman.
How do you say more full-length and most full-length in Irish?
níos lánfhada is more full-length and is lánfhada is most full-length. In the past tense they become ní ba lánfhada and ba lánfhada.
How do you say very full-length in Irish?
an-lánfhada. Too full-length is rólánfhada, and as full-length as is chomh lánfhada le.
Does lánfhada have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lánfhada can mean full-length or rather long, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'lánfhada' different from 'fada'?
'Fada' simply means long, while 'lánfhada' means full-length, as in 'scannán lánfhada', a full-length feature film.
