HeyRuaHow to say “lateral” in Irish
- Irish:
- cliathánach
- English:
- lateral, sideways
- Word type:
- adjective
- More lateral:
- níos cliathánaí
- Most lateral:
- is cliathánaí
- Plural:
- cliathánacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEE-haw-nukh” /ˈklʲiəhaːnəx/
What does “cliathánach” mean?
“Cliathánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lateral
- Relating to or situated at the side of something.Also: side, flanking, sideways.
1 other meaning: sideways
- 2sideways
- Moving or directed towards the side, not forwards.Also: sidelong, broadside.
“Cliathánach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is cliathánach after doras (door, masculine), after fuinneog (window, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: fuinneog chliathánach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: doras cliathánach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, cliathánacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: fuinneoga cliathánacha.
More lateral, most lateral, very lateral
Tá an ghluaiseacht seo níos cliathánaí ná an ceann eile. This movement is more lateral than the other one.
| more lateral | níos cliathánaí | in the past tense: ní ba chliathánaí |
|---|---|---|
| most lateral | is cliathánaí | in the past tense: ba chliathánaí |
| as lateral as | chomh cliathánach le | no change after chomh |
| very lateral | an-chliathánach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too lateral | róchliathánach | ró- lenites |
“Cliathánach” 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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Lateral in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lateral?
The Irish for lateral is cliathánach (pronounced “KLEE-haw-nukh”). It comes after the noun: doras cliathánach, a lateral door; fuinneog chliathánach, a lateral window.
How do you say more lateral and most lateral in Irish?
níos cliathánaí is more lateral and is cliathánaí is most lateral. In the past tense they become ní ba chliathánaí and ba chliathánaí.
Why does cliathánach become chliathánach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So fuinneog chliathánach (a lateral window) but doras cliathánach (a lateral door), because doras is masculine.
What is the plural of cliathánach?
With a plural noun cliathánach becomes cliathánacha: doirse cliathánacha, fuinneoga cliathánacha.
How do you say very lateral in Irish?
an-chliathánach. Too lateral is róchliathánach, and as lateral as is chomh cliathánach le.
Does cliathánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cliathánach can mean lateral or sideways, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'cliathánach' based on?
It comes from 'cliathán', meaning side or flank, so 'cliathánach' means of or at the side.
