HeyRuaHow to say “lit” in Irish
- Irish:
- lasta
- English:
- lit, flushed
- Word type:
- adjective
- Litter:
- níos lasta
- Littest:
- is lasta
- Pronunciation:
- “LAS-ta” /ˈl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠə/
What does “lasta” mean?
“Lasta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lit
- Burning or switched on, used of a fire, candle or light.Also: alight, burning, on, switched on.
1 other meaning: flushed
- 2flushed
- Red in the face from heat, emotion or embarrassment.Also: red-faced, blushing, inflamed.
“Lasta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lasta after solas (light, masculine), after coinneal (candle, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lasta.
Litter, littest, very lit
| litter | níos lasta | in the past tense: ní ba lasta |
|---|---|---|
| littest | is lasta | in the past tense: ba lasta |
| as lit as | chomh lasta le | no change after chomh |
| very lit | an-lasta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too lit | rólasta | ró- lenites |
“Lasta” 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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Lit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lit?
The Irish for lit is lasta (pronounced “LAS-ta”). It comes after the noun: solas lasta, lit light; coinneal lasta, a lit candle.
How do you say litter and littest in Irish?
níos lasta is litter and is lasta is littest. In the past tense they become ní ba lasta and ba lasta.
How do you say very lit in Irish?
an-lasta. Too lit is rólasta, and as lit as is chomh lasta le.
Does lasta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lasta can mean lit or flushed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'lasta'?
Use 'múchta' for a light or fire that is off or put out: Tá an solas múchta, the light is off.
