HeyRuaHow to say “maximum” in Irish
- Irish:
- uasta
- English:
- maximum
- Word type:
- adjective
- More maximum:
- níos uasta
- Most maximum:
- is uasta
- Pronunciation:
- “OOS-ta” /ˈuəstə/
What does “uasta” mean?
- maximum
- Being the greatest amount, size or level that is possible or allowed.Also: highest, greatest, top, utmost.
“Uasta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is uasta after luas (speed, masculine), after teocht (temperature, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, uasta.
More maximum, most maximum, very maximum
| more maximum | níos uasta | in the past tense: ní b'uasta |
|---|---|---|
| most maximum | is uasta | in the past tense: ab uasta |
| as maximum as | chomh huasta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very maximum | an-uasta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too maximum | ró-uasta | ró- lenites |
“Uasta” 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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Maximum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for maximum?
The Irish for maximum is uasta (pronounced “OOS-ta”). It comes after the noun: luas uasta, a maximum speed; teocht uasta, a maximum temperature.
How do you say more maximum and most maximum in Irish?
níos uasta is more maximum and is uasta is most maximum. In the past tense they become ní b'uasta and ab uasta.
How do you say very maximum in Irish?
an-uasta. Too maximum is ró-uasta, and as maximum as is chomh huasta le.
What is the opposite of 'uasta'?
The opposite is 'íosta', meaning minimum, as in 'pá íosta' (minimum wage) versus 'luas uasta' (maximum speed).
