HeyRuaHow to say “hierarchical” in Irish
- Irish:
- cliarlathach
- English:
- hierarchical, hierarchic (of the clergy)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More hierarchical:
- níos cliarlathaí
- Most hierarchical:
- is cliarlathaí
- Plural:
- cliarlathacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEER-la-hukh” /ˈclʲiəɾˠl̪ˠəhəx/
What does “cliarlathach” mean?
“Cliarlathach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hierarchical
- Arranged in ranks or levels, one above another, especially in a church or organisation.Also: hierarchic, ranked, tiered.
1 other meaning: hierarchic (of the clergy)
- 2hierarchic (of the clergy)
- Relating to the hierarchy of the church, its bishops and clergy.Also: hierarchic, ecclesiastical, of the hierarchy.
“Cliarlathach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is cliarlathach after córas (system, masculine), after eagraíocht (organization, 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: eagraíocht chliarlathach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: córas cliarlathach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, cliarlathacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: córais chliarlathacha; after other plurals it does not: eagraíochtaí cliarlathacha.
More hierarchical, most hierarchical, very hierarchical
Tá an comhlacht seo níos cliarlathaí ná an ceann eile. This company is more hierarchical than the other one.
| more hierarchical | níos cliarlathaí | in the past tense: ní ba chliarlathaí |
|---|---|---|
| most hierarchical | is cliarlathaí | in the past tense: ba chliarlathaí |
| as hierarchical as | chomh cliarlathach le | no change after chomh |
| very hierarchical | an-chliarlathach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too hierarchical | róchliarlathach | ró- lenites |
“Cliarlathach” 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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Hierarchical in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hierarchical?
The Irish for hierarchical is cliarlathach (pronounced “KLEER-la-hukh”). It comes after the noun: córas cliarlathach, a hierarchical system; eagraíocht chliarlathach, a hierarchical organization.
How do you say more hierarchical and most hierarchical in Irish?
níos cliarlathaí is more hierarchical and is cliarlathaí is most hierarchical. In the past tense they become ní ba chliarlathaí and ba chliarlathaí.
Why does cliarlathach become chliarlathach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So eagraíocht chliarlathach (a hierarchical organization) but córas cliarlathach (a hierarchical system), because córas is masculine.
What is the plural of cliarlathach?
With a plural noun cliarlathach becomes cliarlathacha: córais chliarlathacha, eagraíochtaí cliarlathacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very hierarchical in Irish?
an-chliarlathach. Too hierarchical is róchliarlathach, and as hierarchical as is chomh cliarlathach le.
Does cliarlathach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cliarlathach can mean hierarchical or hierarchic (of the clergy), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'cliarlathach' related to?
It comes from 'cliarlathas', hierarchy, originally the rule of the clergy ('cliar').
