HeyRuaHow to say “lumpy” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnapánach
- English:
- lumpy, gnarled
- Word type:
- adjective
- Lumpier:
- níos cnapánaí
- Lumpiest:
- is cnapánaí
- Plural:
- cnapánacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KNAP-aw-nukh” /ˈkn̪ˠapˠaːn̪ˠəx/
What does “cnapánach” mean?
“Cnapánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lumpy
- Full of lumps or small bumps.Also: bumpy, knobbly, nodular.
1 other meaning: gnarled
- 2gnarled
- Twisted and knotty, like an old tree or rough ground.Also: knotty, rugged, uneven.
“Cnapánach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is cnapánach after fear (man, 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 chnapánach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear cnapánach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, cnapánacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir chnapánacha; after other plurals it does not: leapacha cnapánacha.
Lumpier, lumpiest, very lumpy
Tá an tocht seo níos cnapánaí ná an ceann eile. This mattress is lumpier than the other one.
| lumpier | níos cnapánaí | in the past tense: ní ba chnapánaí |
|---|---|---|
| lumpiest | is cnapánaí | in the past tense: ba chnapánaí |
| as lumpy as | chomh cnapánach le | no change after chomh |
| very lumpy | an-chnapánach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too lumpy | róchnapánach | ró- lenites |
“Cnapánach” 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 cnapánach (pronounced “KNAP-aw-nukh”). It comes after the noun: fear cnapánach, a lumpy man; leaba chnapánach, a lumpy bed.
How do you say lumpier and lumpiest in Irish?
níos cnapánaí is lumpier and is cnapánaí is lumpiest. In the past tense they become ní ba chnapánaí and ba chnapánaí.
Why does cnapánach become chnapánach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So leaba chnapánach (a lumpy bed) but fear cnapánach (a lumpy man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of cnapánach?
With a plural noun cnapánach becomes cnapánacha: fir chnapánacha, leapacha cnapánacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very lumpy in Irish?
an-chnapánach. Too lumpy is róchnapánach, and as lumpy as is chomh cnapánach le.
Does cnapánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cnapánach can mean lumpy or gnarled, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'cnapánach' for a smooth sauce or surface?
Use 'mín' or 'réidh': 'anlann mín' is a smooth sauce.
