HeyRuaHow to say “lukewarm” in Irish
- Irish:
- alabhog
- English:
- lukewarm, half-hearted
- Word type:
- adjective
- More lukewarm:
- níos alabhoige
- Most lukewarm:
- is alabhoige
- Plural:
- alabhoga
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-a-vog” /ˈalˠəwəɡ/
What does “alabhog” mean?
“Alabhog” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lukewarm
- Only slightly warm, neither hot nor cold, usually said of a liquid.Also: tepid, slightly warm.
1 other meaning: half-hearted
- 2half-hearted
- Showing little enthusiasm or interest.Also: lukewarm, unenthusiastic.
Other Irish adjectives for lukewarm: patuar (lukewarm)
“Alabhog” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is alabhog after tae (tea, masculine), after deoch (drink, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, alabhoga.
More lukewarm, most lukewarm, very lukewarm
Tá an t-uisce seo níos alabhoige ná an t-uisce eile. This water is more lukewarm than the other water.
| more lukewarm | níos alabhoige | in the past tense: ní b'alabhoige |
|---|---|---|
| most lukewarm | is alabhoige | in the past tense: ab alabhoige |
| as lukewarm as | chomh halabhog le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very lukewarm | an-alabhog | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too lukewarm | ró-alabhog | ró- lenites |
“Alabhog” 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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Lukewarm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lukewarm?
The Irish for lukewarm is alabhog (pronounced “AL-a-vog”). It comes after the noun: tae alabhog, lukewarm tea; deoch alabhog, a lukewarm drink.
How do you say more lukewarm and most lukewarm in Irish?
níos alabhoige is more lukewarm and is alabhoige is most lukewarm. In the past tense they become ní b'alabhoige and ab alabhoige.
What is the plural of alabhog?
With a plural noun alabhog becomes alabhoga: taenna alabhoga, deochanna alabhoga.
How do you say very lukewarm in Irish?
an-alabhog. Too lukewarm is ró-alabhog, and as lukewarm as is chomh halabhog le.
Does alabhog have more than one meaning?
Yes. Alabhog can mean lukewarm or half-hearted, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'alabhog' different from 'patuar'?
Both can mean lukewarm, but 'patuar' is more often used figuratively for an unenthusiastic attitude, while 'alabhog' usually describes the temperature of liquids such as 'uisce alabhog'.
