HeyRuaHow to say “handy” in Irish
- Irish:
- acrach
- English:
- handy, convenient
- Word type:
- adjective
- Handier:
- níos acraí
- Handiest:
- is acraí
- Plural:
- acracha
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-rukh” /ˈakɾˠəx/
What does “acrach” mean?
“Acrach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- handy
- Easy to use or useful for a purpose.Also: useful, serviceable, practical.
1 other meaning: convenient
- 2convenient
- Suitable and easy to reach or to use at a particular time or place.Also: handy, accommodating.
Other Irish adjectives for handy: úsáideach (useful), áisiúil (convenient), caoithiúil (convenient)
“Acrach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is acrach after fear (man, masculine), after áit (place, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, acracha.
Handier, handiest, very handy
Tá an mála seo níos acraí ná an ceann eile. This bag is handier than the other one.
| handier | níos acraí | in the past tense: ní b'acraí |
|---|---|---|
| handiest | is acraí | in the past tense: ab acraí |
| as handy as | chomh hacrach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very handy | an-acrach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too handy | ró-acrach | ró- lenites |
“Acrach” 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.
Handy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for handy?
The Irish for handy is acrach (pronounced “AK-rukh”). It comes after the noun: fear acrach, a handy man; áit acrach, a handy place.
How do you say handier and handiest in Irish?
níos acraí is handier and is acraí is handiest. In the past tense they become ní b'acraí and ab acraí.
What is the plural of acrach?
With a plural noun acrach becomes acracha: fir acracha, áiteanna acracha.
How do you say very handy in Irish?
an-acrach. Too handy is ró-acrach, and as handy as is chomh hacrach le.
Does acrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Acrach can mean handy or convenient, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'acrach' and 'áisiúil'?
Both mean handy or convenient; 'áisiúil' is the more common everyday word, while 'acrach' is also standard and often describes useful tools or arrangements.
