HeyRuaHow to say “Jurassic” in Irish
- Irish:
- Iúrasach
- English:
- Jurassic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More Jurassic:
- níos Iúrasaí
- Most Jurassic:
- is Iúrasaí
- Plural:
- Iúrasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “YOO-ra-sakh” /ˈuːɾˠəsˠəx/
What does “Iúrasach” mean?
- Jurassic
- Belonging to the Jurassic period of geological time, when dinosaurs were common.Also: of the Jurassic period, Jurassic era.
“Iúrasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is Iúrasach after fear (man, masculine), after carraig (rock, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, Iúrasacha.
More Jurassic, most Jurassic, very Jurassic
Tá an chloch seo níos Iúrasaí ná an ceann eile. This stone is more Jurassic than the other one.
| more Jurassic | níos Iúrasaí | in the past tense: ní b'Iúrasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most Jurassic | is Iúrasaí | in the past tense: ab Iúrasaí |
| as Jurassic as | chomh hIúrasach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very Jurassic | an-Iúrasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too Jurassic | ró-Iúrasach | ró- lenites |
“Iúrasach” 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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Jurassic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Jurassic?
The Irish for Jurassic is Iúrasach (pronounced “YOO-ra-sakh”). It comes after the noun: fear Iúrasach, a Jurassic man; carraig Iúrasach, a Jurassic rock.
How do you say more Jurassic and most Jurassic in Irish?
níos Iúrasaí is more Jurassic and is Iúrasaí is most Jurassic. In the past tense they become ní b'Iúrasaí and ab Iúrasaí.
What is the plural of Iúrasach?
With a plural noun Iúrasach becomes Iúrasacha: fir Iúrasacha, carraigeacha Iúrasacha.
How do you say very Jurassic in Irish?
an-Iúrasach. Too Jurassic is ró-Iúrasach, and as Jurassic as is chomh hIúrasach le.
How do I say 'the Jurassic period' in Irish?
Say 'an Tréimhse Iúrasach'. 'Tréimhse' is feminine, but 'Iúrasach' begins with a vowel, so it does not change.
