HeyRuaHow to say “lawless” in Irish
- Irish:
- aindlíthiúil
- English:
- lawless, unlawful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More lawless:
- níos aindlíthiúla
- Most lawless:
- is aindlíthiúla
- Plural:
- aindlíthiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “an-YEE-hool” /anʲˈiːhuːlʲ/
What does “aindlíthiúil” mean?
“Aindlíthiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lawless
- Not controlled by law or order; disorderly and unruly.Also: unruly, disorderly, anarchic.
1 other meaning: unlawful
- 2unlawful
- Against the law or not allowed by law.Also: illegal, illicit, outlaw.
“Aindlíthiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aindlíthiúil after gníomh (action, masculine), after gníomhaíocht (activity, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aindlíthiúla.
More lawless, most lawless, very lawless
Bhí an ceantar níos aindlíthiúla ná riamh. The district was more lawless than ever.
| more lawless | níos aindlíthiúla | in the past tense: ní b'aindlíthiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most lawless | is aindlíthiúla | in the past tense: ab aindlíthiúla |
| as lawless as | chomh haindlíthiúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very lawless | an-aindlíthiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too lawless | ró-aindlíthiúil | ró- lenites |
“Aindlíthiúil” 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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Lawless in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lawless?
The Irish for lawless is aindlíthiúil (pronounced “an-YEE-hool”). It comes after the noun: gníomh aindlíthiúil, a lawless action; gníomhaíocht aindlíthiúil, a lawless activity.
How do you say more lawless and most lawless in Irish?
níos aindlíthiúla is more lawless and is aindlíthiúla is most lawless. In the past tense they become ní b'aindlíthiúla and ab aindlíthiúla.
What is the plural of aindlíthiúil?
With a plural noun aindlíthiúil becomes aindlíthiúla: gníomhartha aindlíthiúla, gníomhaíochtaí aindlíthiúla.
How do you say very lawless in Irish?
an-aindlíthiúil. Too lawless is ró-aindlíthiúil, and as lawless as is chomh haindlíthiúil le.
Does aindlíthiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aindlíthiúil can mean lawless or unlawful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between aindlíthiúil and mídhleathach?
Both can mean unlawful, but mídhleathach is the everyday word for illegal, while aindlíthiúil also suggests lawlessness or disorder. Its opposite is dlíthiúil, lawful.
