HeyRuaHow to say “miserable” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainnis
- English:
- miserable, mean, awkward
- Word type:
- adjective
- More miserable:
- níos ainnise
- Most miserable:
- is ainnise
- Plural:
- ainnise
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-ish” /anʲɪʃ/
What does “ainnis” mean?
“Ainnis” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- miserable
- Wretched, poor or unpleasant, of a person, a condition or the weather.Also: wretched, awful, terrible, dreadful.
2 other meanings: mean or awkward
- 2mean
- Poor in quality or shabby, or petty and mean in character.Also: shabby, paltry, poor.
- 3awkward
- Clumsy or ungainly in movement or manner.Also: ungainly, clumsy.
Other Irish adjectives for miserable: míshona (unhappy)
“Ainnis” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ainnis after lá (day, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ainnise.
More miserable, most miserable, very miserable
Tá an aimsir níos ainnise inniu ná inné. The weather is more miserable today than yesterday.
| more miserable | níos ainnise | in the past tense: ní b'ainnise |
|---|---|---|
| most miserable | is ainnise | in the past tense: ab ainnise |
| as miserable as | chomh hainnis le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very miserable | an-ainnis | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too miserable | ró-ainnis | ró- lenites |
“Ainnis” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Miserable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for miserable?
The Irish for miserable is ainnis (pronounced “AN-ish”). It comes after the noun: lá ainnis, a miserable day; aimsir ainnis, miserable weather.
How do you say more miserable and most miserable in Irish?
níos ainnise is more miserable and is ainnise is most miserable. In the past tense they become ní b'ainnise and ab ainnise.
What is the plural of ainnis?
With a plural noun ainnis becomes ainnise: laethanta ainnise, aimsirí ainnise.
How do you say very miserable in Irish?
an-ainnis. Too miserable is ró-ainnis, and as miserable as is chomh hainnis le.
Does ainnis have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ainnis can mean miserable, mean or awkward, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say I feel awful in Irish?
Say "Tá mé go hainnis", using "go" with "h" before the vowel when the adjective follows "tá" as an adverbial predicate.
