HeyRuaHow to say “lumpy” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnapach
- English:
- lumpy, bumpy
- Word type:
- adjective
- Lumpier:
- níos cnapaí
- Lumpiest:
- is cnapaí
- Plural:
- cnapacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KNAP-ukh” /ˈkn̪ˠapˠəx/
What does “cnapach” mean?
“Cnapach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lumpy
- Full of lumps or knobs, not smooth.Also: knobbly, bumpy, knotty.
1 other meaning: bumpy
- 2bumpy
- Having an uneven surface with bumps, like rough ground.Also: uneven, rough, hummocky.
“Cnapach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is cnapach after bóthar (road, masculine), after leaba (bed, 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: leaba chnapach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: bóthar cnapach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, cnapacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: leapacha cnapacha.
Lumpier, lumpiest, very lumpy
Tá an t-anraith seo níos cnapaí ná an ceann eile. This soup is lumpier than the other one.
| lumpier | níos cnapaí | in the past tense: ní ba chnapaí |
|---|---|---|
| lumpiest | is cnapaí | in the past tense: ba chnapaí |
| as lumpy as | chomh cnapach le | no change after chomh |
| very lumpy | an-chnapach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too lumpy | róchnapach | ró- lenites |
“Cnapach” 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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Lumpy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lumpy?
The Irish for lumpy is cnapach (pronounced “KNAP-ukh”). It comes after the noun: bóthar cnapach, a lumpy road; leaba chnapach, a lumpy bed.
How do you say lumpier and lumpiest in Irish?
níos cnapaí is lumpier and is cnapaí is lumpiest. In the past tense they become ní ba chnapaí and ba chnapaí.
Why does cnapach become chnapach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So leaba chnapach (a lumpy bed) but bóthar cnapach (a lumpy road), because bóthar is masculine.
What is the plural of cnapach?
With a plural noun cnapach becomes cnapacha: bóithre cnapacha, leapacha cnapacha.
How do you say very lumpy in Irish?
an-chnapach. Too lumpy is róchnapach, and as lumpy as is chomh cnapach le.
Does cnapach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cnapach can mean lumpy or bumpy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the noun related to 'cnapach'?
It comes from 'cnap', meaning a lump or knob, so 'cnapach' is literally 'full of lumps'.
What is the opposite of 'cnapach'?
For a surface use 'mín' (smooth) or 'réidh' (even, level), as in 'talamh réidh'.
