HeyRuaHow to say “graphic” in Irish
- Irish:
- grafach
- English:
- graphic, vivid
- Word type:
- adjective
- More graphic:
- níos grafaí
- Most graphic:
- is grafaí
- Plural:
- grafacha
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAF-uhkh” /ˈɡɾˠafˠəx/
What does “grafach” mean?
“Grafach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- graphic
- Relating to graphs, drawings or visual images, especially in design or computing.Also: graphical, visual, pictorial.
1 other meaning: vivid
- 2vivid
- Described in clear, detailed and lifelike terms.Also: graphic, detailed, lifelike.
“Grafach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is grafach after dearadh (design, masculine), after cáipéis (document, 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: cáipéis ghrafach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: dearadh grafach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, grafacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: cáipéisí grafacha.
More graphic, most graphic, very graphic
Tá an cur síos seo níos grafaí ná an ceann eile. This description is more graphic than the other one.
| more graphic | níos grafaí | in the past tense: ní ba ghrafaí |
|---|---|---|
| most graphic | is grafaí | in the past tense: ba ghrafaí |
| as graphic as | chomh grafach le | no change after chomh |
| very graphic | an-ghrafach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too graphic | róghrafach | ró- lenites |
“Grafach” 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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Graphic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for graphic?
The Irish for graphic is grafach (pronounced “GRAF-uhkh”). It comes after the noun: dearadh grafach, a graphic design; cáipéis ghrafach, a graphic document.
How do you say more graphic and most graphic in Irish?
níos grafaí is more graphic and is grafaí is most graphic. In the past tense they become ní ba ghrafaí and ba ghrafaí.
Why does grafach become ghrafach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So cáipéis ghrafach (a graphic document) but dearadh grafach (a graphic design), because dearadh is masculine.
What is the plural of grafach?
With a plural noun grafach becomes grafacha: dearaí grafacha, cáipéisí grafacha.
How do you say very graphic in Irish?
an-ghrafach. Too graphic is róghrafach, and as graphic as is chomh grafach le.
Does grafach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Grafach can mean graphic or vivid, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is graphic design in Irish?
Graphic design is "dearadh grafach", and a graphic designer is "dearthóir grafach".
