HeyRuaHow to say “insipid” in Irish
- Irish:
- leamh
- English:
- insipid, dull, silly, weak
- Word type:
- adjective
- More insipid:
- níos leimhe
- Most insipid:
- is leimhe
- Plural:
- leamha
- Pronunciation:
- “lyow” /lʲau/
What does “leamh” mean?
“Leamh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- insipid
- Having little or no flavour.Also: tasteless, bland, flavourless.
3 other meanings: dull or silly or weak
- 2dull
- Boring and lacking interest or life.Also: boring, uninteresting, lifeless, vapid.
- 3silly
- Foolish or inane in speech or behaviour.Also: inane, fatuous, soft.
- 4weak
- Lacking strength or vigour; feeble.Also: feeble, impotent, soft.
“Leamh” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leamh after bia (food, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leamha.
More insipid, most insipid, very insipid
Tá an t-anraith seo níos leimhe ná an ceann eile. This soup is blander than the other one.
| more insipid | níos leimhe | in the past tense: ní ba leimhe |
|---|---|---|
| most insipid | is leimhe | in the past tense: ba leimhe |
| as insipid as | chomh leamh le | no change after chomh |
| very insipid | an-leamh | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too insipid | róleamh | ró- lenites |
“Leamh” 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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Insipid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for insipid?
The Irish for insipid is leamh (pronounced “lyow”). It comes after the noun: bia leamh, insipid food; bean leamh, an insipid woman.
How do you say more insipid and most insipid in Irish?
níos leimhe is more insipid and is leimhe is most insipid. In the past tense they become ní ba leimhe and ba leimhe.
What is the plural of leamh?
With a plural noun leamh becomes leamha: bianna leamha, mná leamha.
How do you say very insipid in Irish?
an-leamh. Too insipid is róleamh, and as insipid as is chomh leamh le.
Does leamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leamh can mean insipid, dull, silly or weak, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'leamh' and 'blasta'?
'Leamh' means tasteless or bland, while 'blasta' means tasty, so they are opposites: bia leamh, bia blasta.
Can 'leamh' describe people?
Yes, 'duine leamh' is a dull or silly person, and 'gáire leamh' is a weak, faint smile.
