HeyRuaHow to say “kind” in Irish
- Irish:
- lách
- English:
- kind, courteous
- Word type:
- adjective
- Kinder:
- níos láiche
- Kindest:
- is láiche
- Plural:
- lácha
- Pronunciation:
- “lawkh” /l̪ˠaːx/
What does “lách” mean?
“Lách” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- kind
- Gentle, pleasant and good-natured in manner towards other people.Also: pleasant, good-natured, genial, kindly, friendly.
“Lách” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lách 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, lácha.
Kinder, kindest, very kind
Tá sí níos láiche ná a deartháir. She is kinder than her brother.
| kinder | níos láiche | in the past tense: ní ba láiche |
|---|---|---|
| kindest | is láiche | in the past tense: ba láiche |
| as kind as | chomh lách le | no change after chomh |
| very kind | an-lách | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too kind | rólách | ró- lenites |
“Lách” 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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Kind in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kind?
The Irish for kind is lách (pronounced “lawkh”). It comes after the noun: fear lách, a kind man; bean lách, a kind woman.
How do you say kinder and kindest in Irish?
níos láiche is kinder and is láiche is kindest. In the past tense they become ní ba láiche and ba láiche.
What is the plural of lách?
With a plural noun lách becomes lácha: fir lácha, mná lácha.
How do you say very kind in Irish?
an-lách. Too kind is rólách, and as kind as is chomh lách le.
Does lách have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lách can mean kind or courteous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition follows 'lách' when saying kind to someone?
Use 'le': 'Bhí sí lách liom' means 'She was kind to me'.
What is the difference between 'lách' and 'cineálta'?
Both mean kind, but 'lách' stresses a pleasant, genial manner, while 'cineálta' stresses kindness and generosity in deeds.
