HeyRuaHow to say “normative” in Irish
- Irish:
- normatach
- English:
- normative
- Word type:
- adjective
- More normative:
- níos normataí
- Most normative:
- is normataí
- Plural:
- normatacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NOR-ma-tukh” /ˈn̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠət̪ˠəx/
What does “normatach” mean?
- normative
- Setting or relating to a standard or norm of what should be done or is correct.Also: prescriptive, standard-setting.
“Normatach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is normatach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, normatacha.
More normative, most normative, very normative
Tá an leabhar seo níos normataí ná an ceann eile. This book is more normative than the other one.
| more normative | níos normataí | in the past tense: ní ba normataí |
|---|---|---|
| most normative | is normataí | in the past tense: ba normataí |
| as normative as | chomh normatach le | no change after chomh |
| very normative | an-normatach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too normative | rónormatach | ró- lenites |
“Normatach” 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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Normative in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for normative?
The Irish for normative is normatach (pronounced “NOR-ma-tukh”). It comes after the noun: fear normatach, a normative man; bean normatach, a normative woman.
How do you say more normative and most normative in Irish?
níos normataí is more normative and is normataí is most normative. In the past tense they become ní ba normataí and ba normataí.
What is the plural of normatach?
With a plural noun normatach becomes normatacha: fir normatacha, mná normatacha.
How do you say very normative in Irish?
an-normatach. Too normative is rónormatach, and as normative as is chomh normatach le.
What is the opposite of 'normatach' when talking about grammar?
A grammar that describes usage rather than prescribing it is usually called 'tuairisciúil' (descriptive), in contrast to 'normatach' (normative).
