HeyRuaHow to say “gelatinous” in Irish
- Irish:
- glóthach
- English:
- gelatinous, viscous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More gelatinous:
- níos glóthaí
- Most gelatinous:
- is glóthaí
- Plural:
- glóthacha
- Pronunciation:
- “GLOH-hukh” /ˈɡl̪ˠoːhəx/
What does “glóthach” mean?
“Glóthach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gelatinous
- Having the soft, wobbly texture of jelly.Also: jelly-like, jellied, gel-like.
1 other meaning: viscous
- 2viscous
- Thick and sticky, flowing slowly like gel.Also: slimy, gooey, thick.
“Glóthach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is glóthach after bia (food, masculine), after feoil (meat, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: feoil ghlóthach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: bia glóthach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, glóthacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: feolta glóthacha.
More gelatinous, most gelatinous, very gelatinous
Tá an t-anlann seo níos glóthaí ná an ceann eile. This sauce is more gelatinous than the other one.
| more gelatinous | níos glóthaí | in the past tense: ní ba ghlóthaí |
|---|---|---|
| most gelatinous | is glóthaí | in the past tense: ba ghlóthaí |
| as gelatinous as | chomh glóthach le | no change after chomh |
| very gelatinous | an-ghlóthach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too gelatinous | róghlóthach | ró- lenites |
“Glóthach” 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.
Gelatinous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gelatinous?
The Irish for gelatinous is glóthach (pronounced “GLOH-hukh”). It comes after the noun: bia glóthach, gelatinous food; feoil ghlóthach, gelatinous meat.
How do you say more gelatinous and most gelatinous in Irish?
níos glóthaí is more gelatinous and is glóthaí is most gelatinous. In the past tense they become ní ba ghlóthaí and ba ghlóthaí.
Why does glóthach become ghlóthach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So feoil ghlóthach (gelatinous meat) but bia glóthach (gelatinous food), because bia is masculine.
What is the plural of glóthach?
With a plural noun glóthach becomes glóthacha: bianna glóthacha, feolta glóthacha.
How do you say very gelatinous in Irish?
an-ghlóthach. Too gelatinous is róghlóthach, and as gelatinous as is chomh glóthach le.
Does glóthach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glóthach can mean gelatinous or viscous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'glóthach' also a noun?
Yes, 'glóthach' is also a feminine noun meaning jelly or gel, as in 'glóthach torthaí' (fruit jelly); the adjective describes something jelly-like.
