HeyRuaHow to say “lucky” in Irish
- Irish:
- ámharach
- English:
- lucky, fortunate
- Word type:
- adjective
- Luckier:
- níos ámharaí
- Luckiest:
- is ámharaí
- Plural:
- ámharacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-wur-ukh” /ˈaːwəɾˠəx/
What does “ámharach” mean?
“Ámharach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lucky
- Having or bringing good luck.Also: fortunate, in luck.
“Ámharach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ámharach after fear (man, masculine), after uimhir (number, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ámharacha.
Luckier, luckiest, very lucky
Tá sí níos ámharaí ná mise. She is luckier than me.
| luckier | níos ámharaí | in the past tense: ní b'ámharaí |
|---|---|---|
| luckiest | is ámharaí | in the past tense: ab ámharaí |
| as lucky as | chomh hámharach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very lucky | an-ámharach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too lucky | ró-ámharach | ró- lenites |
“Ámharach” 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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Lucky in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lucky?
The Irish for lucky is ámharach (pronounced “AW-wur-ukh”). It comes after the noun: fear ámharach, a lucky man; uimhir ámharach, a lucky number.
How do you say luckier and luckiest in Irish?
níos ámharaí is luckier and is ámharaí is luckiest. In the past tense they become ní b'ámharaí and ab ámharaí.
What is the plural of ámharach?
With a plural noun ámharach becomes ámharacha: fir ámharacha, uimhreacha ámharacha.
How do you say very lucky in Irish?
an-ámharach. Too lucky is ró-ámharach, and as lucky as is chomh hámharach le.
Does ámharach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ámharach can mean lucky or fortunate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ámharach' and 'ádhúil'?
Both mean lucky. 'Ámharach' is the standard form in An Caighdeán, while 'ádhúil' is also widely used, especially in Connacht and Ulster.
How do I say I was lucky?
You can say 'Bhí mé ámharach', or use the noun: 'Bhí an t-ádh orm'.
