HeyRuaHow to say “non-native” in Irish
- Irish:
- andúchasach
- English:
- non-native, foreign
- Word type:
- adjective
- More non-native:
- níos andúchasaí
- Most non-native:
- is andúchasaí
- Plural:
- andúchasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-doo-khu-sukh” /ˈanˌduːxəsəx/
What does “andúchasach” mean?
“Andúchasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- non-native
- Not native to a place; introduced from elsewhere, especially of plants or animals.Also: alien, introduced, exotic, foreign.
1 other meaning: foreign
- 2foreign
- Coming from another country or culture; not of local origin.Also: exotic, alien.
“Andúchasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is andúchasach after crann (tree, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, andúchasacha.
More non-native, most non-native, very non-native
Tá an speiceas seo níos andúchasaí ná an ceann eile. This species is more exotic than the other one.
| more non-native | níos andúchasaí | in the past tense: ní b'andúchasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most non-native | is andúchasaí | in the past tense: ab andúchasaí |
| as non-native as | chomh handúchasach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very non-native | an-andúchasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too non-native | ró-andúchasach | ró- lenites |
“Andúchasach” 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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Non-native in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for non-native?
The Irish for non-native is andúchasach (pronounced “AN-doo-khu-sukh”). It comes after the noun: crann andúchasach, a non-native tree; bean andúchasach, a non-native woman.
How do you say more non-native and most non-native in Irish?
níos andúchasaí is more non-native and is andúchasaí is most non-native. In the past tense they become ní b'andúchasaí and ab andúchasaí.
What is the plural of andúchasach?
With a plural noun andúchasach becomes andúchasacha: crainn andúchasacha, mná andúchasacha.
How do you say very non-native in Irish?
an-andúchasach. Too non-native is ró-andúchasach, and as non-native as is chomh handúchasach le.
Does andúchasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Andúchasach can mean non-native or foreign, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of andúchasach?
The opposite is dúchasach, meaning native or indigenous, as in speiceas dúchasach, a native species.
