HeyRuaHow to say “hollow” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuasach
- English:
- hollow, concave
- Word type:
- adjective
- More hollow:
- níos cuasaí
- Most hollow:
- is cuasaí
- Plural:
- cuasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-uh-sukh” /ˈkuəsəx/
What does “cuasach” mean?
“Cuasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hollow
- Having a hollow, cavity or empty space inside.Also: cavernous, cavity-filled.
1 other meaning: concave
- 2concave
- Curved inwards like the inside of a bowl.Also: dished, sunken.
Other Irish adjectives for hollow: toll (hollow)
“Cuasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is cuasach after crann (tree, masculine), after carraig (rock, 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: carraig chuasach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: crann cuasach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, cuasacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: crainn chuasacha; after other plurals it does not: carraigeacha cuasacha.
More hollow, most hollow, very hollow
Tá an chloch seo níos cuasaí ná an ceann eile. This stone is more hollow than the other one.
| more hollow | níos cuasaí | in the past tense: ní ba chuasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most hollow | is cuasaí | in the past tense: ba chuasaí |
| as hollow as | chomh cuasach le | no change after chomh |
| very hollow | an-chuasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too hollow | róchuasach | ró- lenites |
“Cuasach” 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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Hollow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hollow?
The Irish for hollow is cuasach (pronounced “KOO-uh-sukh”). It comes after the noun: crann cuasach, a hollow tree; carraig chuasach, a hollow rock.
How do you say more hollow and most hollow in Irish?
níos cuasaí is more hollow and is cuasaí is most hollow. In the past tense they become ní ba chuasaí and ba chuasaí.
Why does cuasach become chuasach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So carraig chuasach (a hollow rock) but crann cuasach (a hollow tree), because crann is masculine.
What is the plural of cuasach?
With a plural noun cuasach becomes cuasacha: crainn chuasacha, carraigeacha cuasacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very hollow in Irish?
an-chuasach. Too hollow is róchuasach, and as hollow as is chomh cuasach le.
Does cuasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuasach can mean hollow or concave, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'cuasach' when talking about lenses?
The opposite of 'cuasach' (concave) is 'dronnach' (convex), as in 'lionsa dronnach'.
