HeyRuaHow to say “lower” in Irish
- Irish:
- íochtarach
- English:
- lower, inferior
- Word type:
- adjective
- More lower:
- níos íochtaraí
- Most lower:
- is íochtaraí
- Plural:
- íochtaracha
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-ukh-ta-rukh” /ˈiːxt̪ˠəɾˠəx/
What does “íochtarach” mean?
“Íochtarach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lower
- Situated below or at the bottom of something.Also: bottom, nether, underneath.
1 other meaning: inferior
- 2inferior
- Lower in rank, position or status.Also: subordinate, lower-ranking.
“Íochtarach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is íochtarach after urlár (floor, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, íochtaracha.
More lower, most lower, very lower
| more lower | níos íochtaraí | in the past tense: ní b'íochtaraí |
|---|---|---|
| most lower | is íochtaraí | in the past tense: ab íochtaraí |
| as lower as | chomh híochtarach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very lower | an-íochtarach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too lower | ró-íochtarach | ró- lenites |
“Íochtarach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Lower in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lower?
The Irish for lower is íochtarach (pronounced “EE-ukh-ta-rukh”). It comes after the noun: urlár íochtarach, a lower floor; bean íochtarach, a lower woman.
How do you say more lower and most lower in Irish?
níos íochtaraí is more lower and is íochtaraí is most lower. In the past tense they become ní b'íochtaraí and ab íochtaraí.
What is the plural of íochtarach?
With a plural noun íochtarach becomes íochtaracha: urláir íochtaracha, mná íochtaracha.
How do you say very lower in Irish?
an-íochtarach. Too lower is ró-íochtarach, and as lower as is chomh híochtarach le.
Does íochtarach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Íochtarach can mean lower or inferior, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of íochtarach?
The opposite is uachtarach, meaning upper, as in an liopa uachtarach, the upper lip.
How is íochtarach different from íseal?
Íseal means low in general, while íochtarach means the lower one of two or more positions, as in an t-urlár íochtarach.
