HeyRuaHow to say “irregular” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimhrialta
- English:
- irregular, anomalous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More irregular:
- níos aimhrialta
- Most irregular:
- is aimhrialta
- Pronunciation:
- “AV-ree-al-ta” /ˈawʲɾʲiəl̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “aimhrialta” mean?
“Aimhrialta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- irregular
- Not following the usual rule or pattern, especially of a verb or other word in grammar.Also: not regular.
1 other meaning: anomalous
- 2anomalous
- Unusual or out of the normal order of things.Also: abnormal, unusual, irregular.
Other Irish adjectives for irregular: neamhrialta (irregular)
“Aimhrialta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aimhrialta after briathar (verb, masculine), after abairt (sentence, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aimhrialta.
More irregular, most irregular, very irregular
Tá an briathar seo níos aimhrialta ná an ceann eile. This verb is more irregular than the other one.
| more irregular | níos aimhrialta | in the past tense: ní b'aimhrialta |
|---|---|---|
| most irregular | is aimhrialta | in the past tense: ab aimhrialta |
| as irregular as | chomh haimhrialta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very irregular | an-aimhrialta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too irregular | ró-aimhrialta | ró- lenites |
“Aimhrialta” 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.
Irregular in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for irregular?
The Irish for irregular is aimhrialta (pronounced “AV-ree-al-ta”). It comes after the noun: briathar aimhrialta, an irregular verb; abairt aimhrialta, an irregular sentence.
How do you say more irregular and most irregular in Irish?
níos aimhrialta is more irregular and is aimhrialta is most irregular. In the past tense they become ní b'aimhrialta and ab aimhrialta.
How do you say very irregular in Irish?
an-aimhrialta. Too irregular is ró-aimhrialta, and as irregular as is chomh haimhrialta le.
Does aimhrialta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aimhrialta can mean irregular or anomalous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between "aimhrialta" and "mírialta"?
"Aimhrialta" is the usual grammatical term, as in "briathar aimhrialta" (irregular verb), while "mírialta" tends to mean disorderly or unruly in behaviour.
