HeyRuaHow to say “ironic” in Irish
- Irish:
- íorónta
- English:
- ironic, sarcastic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More ironic:
- níos íorónta
- Most ironic:
- is íorónta
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-roan-ta” /ˈiːɾˠoːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “íorónta” mean?
“Íorónta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ironic
- Strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what you would expect.Also: ironical, paradoxical.
1 other meaning: sarcastic
- 2sarcastic
- Saying the opposite of what you mean, often in a mocking way.Also: ironic, wry, mocking.
“Íorónta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is íorónta after scéal (story, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, íorónta.
More ironic, most ironic, very ironic
Bhí an dara scéal níos íorónta ná an chéad cheann. The second story was more ironic than the first one.
| more ironic | níos íorónta | in the past tense: ní b'íorónta |
|---|---|---|
| most ironic | is íorónta | in the past tense: ab íorónta |
| as ironic as | chomh híorónta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very ironic | an-íorónta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too ironic | ró-íorónta | ró- lenites |
“Íorónta” 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.
Ironic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ironic?
The Irish for ironic is íorónta (pronounced “EE-roan-ta”). It comes after the noun: scéal íorónta, an ironic story; bean íorónta, an ironic woman.
How do you say more ironic and most ironic in Irish?
níos íorónta is more ironic and is íorónta is most ironic. In the past tense they become ní b'íorónta and ab íorónta.
How do you say very ironic in Irish?
an-íorónta. Too ironic is ró-íorónta, and as ironic as is chomh híorónta le.
Does íorónta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Íorónta can mean ironic or sarcastic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'íorónta' and 'searbhasach'?
'Íorónta' means ironic, while 'searbhasach' means sarcastic or bitter in tone. The noun for irony is 'íoróin'.
