HeyRuaHow to say “ignorant” in Irish
- Irish:
- aineolach
- English:
- ignorant, uneducated
- Word type:
- adjective
- More ignorant:
- níos aineolaí
- Most ignorant:
- is aineolaí
- Plural:
- aineolacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-yoh-lukh” /ˈanʲoːləx/
What does “aineolach” mean?
“Aineolach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ignorant
- Lacking knowledge or information about something.Also: uninformed, unaware, unknowing.
1 other meaning: uneducated
- 2uneducated
- Without learning or education in general.Also: unlearned, unschooled.
“Aineolach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aineolach after duine (person, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aineolacha.
More ignorant, most ignorant, very ignorant
Tá sé níos aineolaí ná a dheartháir. He is more ignorant than his brother.
| more ignorant | níos aineolaí | in the past tense: ní b'aineolaí |
|---|---|---|
| most ignorant | is aineolaí | in the past tense: ab aineolaí |
| as ignorant as | chomh haineolach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very ignorant | an-aineolach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too ignorant | ró-aineolach | ró- lenites |
“Aineolach” 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.
Ignorant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ignorant?
The Irish for ignorant is aineolach (pronounced “AN-yoh-lukh”). It comes after the noun: duine aineolach, an ignorant person; bean aineolach, an ignorant woman.
How do you say more ignorant and most ignorant in Irish?
níos aineolaí is more ignorant and is aineolaí is most ignorant. In the past tense they become ní b'aineolaí and ab aineolaí.
What is the plural of aineolach?
With a plural noun aineolach becomes aineolacha: daoine aineolacha, mná aineolacha.
How do you say very ignorant in Irish?
an-aineolach. Too ignorant is ró-aineolach, and as ignorant as is chomh haineolach le.
Does aineolach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aineolach can mean ignorant or uneducated, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with aineolach?
Use ar: tá mé aineolach ar an stair means I am ignorant of history. The opposite is eolach ar.
