HeyRuaHow to say “naked” in Irish
- Irish:
- nocht
- English:
- naked, bare, drawn
- Word type:
- adjective
- More naked:
- níos noichte
- Most naked:
- is noichte
- Plural:
- nochta
- Pronunciation:
- “nukht” /n̪ˠɔxt̪ˠ/
What does “nocht” mean?
“Nocht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- naked
- Not wearing any clothes.Also: nude, bare, unclothed.
2 other meanings: bare or drawn
“Nocht” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is nocht after leanbh (child, masculine), after cos (foot, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, nochta.
More naked, most naked, very naked
| more naked | níos noichte | in the past tense: ní ba noichte |
|---|---|---|
| most naked | is noichte | in the past tense: ba noichte |
| as naked as | chomh nocht le | no change after chomh |
| very naked | an-nocht | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too naked | rónocht | ró- lenites |
“Nocht” 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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Naked in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for naked?
The Irish for naked is nocht (pronounced “nukht”). It comes after the noun: leanbh nocht, a naked child; cos nocht, a naked foot.
How do you say more naked and most naked in Irish?
níos noichte is more naked and is noichte is most naked. In the past tense they become ní ba noichte and ba noichte.
What is the plural of nocht?
With a plural noun nocht becomes nochta: leanaí nochta, cosa nochta.
How do you say very naked in Irish?
an-nocht. Too naked is rónocht, and as naked as is chomh nocht le.
Does nocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nocht can mean naked, bare or drawn, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'nocht' and 'lom'?
'Nocht' mostly means naked or uncovered, as in 'duine nocht', while 'lom' means bare or stripped, as in 'talamh lom' (bare ground). They combine in 'lom nocht', stark naked.
Is 'nocht' also a verb?
Yes, the verb 'nocht' means to reveal or appear, as in 'Nocht sé a thuairim' (He revealed his opinion).
