HeyRuaHow to say “insulting” in Irish
- Irish:
- maslach
- English:
- insulting, strenuous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More insulting:
- níos maslaí
- Most insulting:
- is maslaí
- Plural:
- maslacha
- Pronunciation:
- “MAS-lukh” /ˈmˠasˠl̪ˠəx/
What does “maslach” mean?
“Maslach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- insulting
- Said or done in a way that insults or offends someone.Also: abusive, offensive, opprobrious.
1 other meaning: strenuous
- 2strenuous
- Of work or effort: hard, heavy and tiring.Also: arduous, laborious, taxing, gruelling.
“Maslach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is maslach after focal (word, masculine), after obair (work, 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: obair mhaslach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: focal maslach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, maslacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: focail mhaslacha; after other plurals it does not: oibreacha maslacha.
More insulting, most insulting, very insulting
Bhí an dara lá níos maslaí ná an chéad lá. The second day was more gruelling than the first.
| more insulting | níos maslaí | in the past tense: ní ba mhaslaí |
|---|---|---|
| most insulting | is maslaí | in the past tense: ba mhaslaí |
| as insulting as | chomh maslach le | no change after chomh |
| very insulting | an-mhaslach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too insulting | rómhaslach | ró- lenites |
“Maslach” 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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Insulting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for insulting?
The Irish for insulting is maslach (pronounced “MAS-lukh”). It comes after the noun: focal maslach, an insulting word; obair mhaslach, insulting work.
How do you say more insulting and most insulting in Irish?
níos maslaí is more insulting and is maslaí is most insulting. In the past tense they become ní ba mhaslaí and ba mhaslaí.
Why does maslach become mhaslach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So obair mhaslach (insulting work) but focal maslach (an insulting word), because focal is masculine.
What is the plural of maslach?
With a plural noun maslach becomes maslacha: focail mhaslacha, oibreacha maslacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very insulting in Irish?
an-mhaslach. Too insulting is rómhaslach, and as insulting as is chomh maslach le.
Does maslach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Maslach can mean insulting or strenuous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Does 'maslach' only mean insulting?
No. Besides 'insulting', 'maslach' commonly describes hard, tiring work, as in 'obair mhaslach', strenuous work.
