HeyRuaHow to say “lukewarm” in Irish
- Irish:
- patuar
- English:
- lukewarm, indifferent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More lukewarm:
- níos patuaire
- Most lukewarm:
- is patuaire
- Plural:
- patuara
- Pronunciation:
- “PAT-oo-ur” /ˈpˠat̪ˠuəɾˠ/
What does “patuar” mean?
“Patuar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lukewarm
- Slightly warm, neither hot nor cold, especially of a liquid.Also: tepid, barely warm.
1 other meaning: indifferent
- 2indifferent
- Showing little interest or enthusiasm about something.Also: apathetic, half-hearted, unenthusiastic, cool.
“Patuar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is patuar after uisce (water, masculine), after deoch (drink, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: deoch phatuar. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: uisce patuar.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, patuara. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: deochanna patuara.
More lukewarm, most lukewarm, very lukewarm
| more lukewarm | níos patuaire | in the past tense: ní ba phatuaire |
|---|---|---|
| most lukewarm | is patuaire | in the past tense: ba phatuaire |
| as lukewarm as | chomh patuar le | no change after chomh |
| very lukewarm | an-phatuar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too lukewarm | róphatuar | ró- lenites |
“Patuar” 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 patuar (pronounced “PAT-oo-ur”). It comes after the noun: uisce patuar, lukewarm water; deoch phatuar, a lukewarm drink.
How do you say more lukewarm and most lukewarm in Irish?
níos patuaire is more lukewarm and is patuaire is most lukewarm. In the past tense they become ní ba phatuaire and ba phatuaire.
Why does patuar become phatuar?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So deoch phatuar (a lukewarm drink) but uisce patuar (lukewarm water), because uisce is masculine.
What is the plural of patuar?
With a plural noun patuar becomes patuara: uiscí patuara, deochanna patuara.
How do you say very lukewarm in Irish?
an-phatuar. Too lukewarm is róphatuar, and as lukewarm as is chomh patuar le.
Does patuar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Patuar can mean lukewarm or indifferent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with patuar when it means indifferent?
Use i or faoi: tá sé patuar ina thaobh or patuar faoin scéal means he is indifferent about it.
