HeyRuaHow to say “monochrome” in Irish
- Irish:
- aondathach
- English:
- monochrome
- Word type:
- adjective
- More monochrome:
- níos aondathaí
- Most monochrome:
- is aondathaí
- Plural:
- aondathacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-da-hukh” /ˈeːnˌd̪ˠahəx/
What does “aondathach” mean?
- monochrome
- Having only one colour throughout.Also: single-coloured, one-coloured, monochromatic, plain, self-coloured.
“Aondathach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aondathach after geansaí (jumper, masculine), after bróg (shoe, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aondathacha.
More monochrome, most monochrome, very monochrome
Tá an pictiúr seo níos aondathaí ná an ceann eile. This picture is more monochrome than the other one.
| more monochrome | níos aondathaí | in the past tense: ní b'aondathaí |
|---|---|---|
| most monochrome | is aondathaí | in the past tense: ab aondathaí |
| as monochrome as | chomh haondathach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very monochrome | an-aondathach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too monochrome | ró-aondathach | ró- lenites |
“Aondathach” 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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Monochrome in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for monochrome?
The Irish for monochrome is aondathach (pronounced “AYN-da-hukh”). It comes after the noun: geansaí aondathach, a monochrome jumper; bróg aondathach, a monochrome shoe.
How do you say more monochrome and most monochrome in Irish?
níos aondathaí is more monochrome and is aondathaí is most monochrome. In the past tense they become ní b'aondathaí and ab aondathaí.
What is the plural of aondathach?
With a plural noun aondathach becomes aondathacha: geansaithe aondathacha, bróga aondathacha.
How do you say very monochrome in Irish?
an-aondathach. Too monochrome is ró-aondathach, and as monochrome as is chomh haondathach le.
What is the opposite of 'aondathach'?
The opposite is 'ildathach', meaning multicoloured, as in 'éadach ildathach', multicoloured cloth.
