HeyRuaHow to say “jealous” in Irish
- Irish:
- éadmhar
- English:
- jealous, envious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More jealous:
- níos éadmhaire
- Most jealous:
- is éadmhaire
- Plural:
- éadmhara
- Pronunciation:
- “AED-oor” /ˈeːd̪ˠuːɾˠ/
What does “éadmhar” mean?
“Éadmhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- jealous
- Feeling resentful or possessive because you fear losing someone's affection to another person.Also: possessive, resentful.
1 other meaning: envious
- 2envious
- Wanting what someone else has and feeling resentful about it.Also: covetous, begrudging.
Other Irish adjectives for jealous: formadach (envious)
“Éadmhar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éadmhar after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éadmhara.
More jealous, most jealous, very jealous
Tá sé níos éadmhaire ná a dheartháir. He is more jealous than his brother.
| more jealous | níos éadmhaire | in the past tense: ní b'éadmhaire |
|---|---|---|
| most jealous | is éadmhaire | in the past tense: ab éadmhaire |
| as jealous as | chomh héadmhar le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very jealous | an-éadmhar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too jealous | ró-éadmhar | ró- lenites |
“Éadmhar” 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.
Jealous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jealous?
The Irish for jealous is éadmhar (pronounced “AED-oor”). It comes after the noun: fear éadmhar, a jealous man; bean éadmhar, a jealous woman.
How do you say more jealous and most jealous in Irish?
níos éadmhaire is more jealous and is éadmhaire is most jealous. In the past tense they become ní b'éadmhaire and ab éadmhaire.
What is the plural of éadmhar?
With a plural noun éadmhar becomes éadmhara: fir éadmhara, mná éadmhara.
How do you say very jealous in Irish?
an-éadmhar. Too jealous is ró-éadmhar, and as jealous as is chomh héadmhar le.
Does éadmhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éadmhar can mean jealous or envious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with 'éadmhar' for 'jealous of'?
Use 'as' or 'faoi': 'Tá sé éadmhar as a dheartháir' means he is jealous of his brother.
What is the difference between 'éadmhar' and 'formadach'?
'Éadmhar' often suggests jealousy in love or possessiveness, while 'formadach' means envious of what others have; the two overlap a lot.
