HeyRuaHow to say “greedy” in Irish
- Irish:
- amplach
- English:
- greedy, hungry
- Word type:
- adjective
- Greedier:
- níos amplaí
- Greediest:
- is amplaí
- Plural:
- amplacha
- Pronunciation:
- “OWM-pla-uckh” /ˈɑ̃mˠpˠəl̪ˠəx/
What does “amplach” mean?
“Amplach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- greedy
- Wanting more food or things than you need.Also: covetous, grasping, gluttonous.
“Amplach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is amplach after madra (dog, masculine), after bó (cow, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, amplacha.
Greedier, greediest, very greedy
Tá an gadhar seo níos amplaí ná an ceann eile. This dog is greedier than the other one.
| greedier | níos amplaí | in the past tense: ní b'amplaí |
|---|---|---|
| greediest | is amplaí | in the past tense: ab amplaí |
| as greedy as | chomh hamplach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very greedy | an-amplach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too greedy | ró-amplach | ró- lenites |
“Amplach” 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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Greedy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for greedy?
The Irish for greedy is amplach (pronounced “OWM-pla-uckh”). It comes after the noun: madra amplach, a greedy dog; bó amplach, a greedy cow.
How do you say greedier and greediest in Irish?
níos amplaí is greedier and is amplaí is greediest. In the past tense they become ní b'amplaí and ab amplaí.
What is the plural of amplach?
With a plural noun amplach becomes amplacha: madraí amplacha, ba amplacha.
How do you say very greedy in Irish?
an-amplach. Too greedy is ró-amplach, and as greedy as is chomh hamplach le.
Does amplach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Amplach can mean greedy or hungry, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'amplach' and 'santach'?
'Amplach' suggests greed especially for food, while 'santach' is the general word for greedy or covetous, for example for money.
