HeyRuaHow to say “obedient” in Irish
- Irish:
- umhal
- English:
- obedient, humble, supple
- Word type:
- adjective
- More obedient:
- níos umhaile
- Most obedient:
- is umhaile
- Plural:
- umhla
- Pronunciation:
- “ool” /uːl̪ˠ/
What does “umhal” mean?
“Umhal” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- obedient
- Willing to do what you are told.Also: dutiful, submissive, compliant.
2 other meanings: humble or supple
- 2humble
- Modest and not proud.Also: meek, lowly, modest.
- 3supple
- Able to bend and move easily; lithe.Also: lithe, nimble, agile.
“Umhal” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is umhal after páiste (child, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, umhla.
More obedient, most obedient, very obedient
Tá an madra seo níos umhaile ná an ceann eile. This dog is more obedient than the other one.
| more obedient | níos umhaile | in the past tense: ní b'umhaile |
|---|---|---|
| most obedient | is umhaile | in the past tense: ab umhaile |
| as obedient as | chomh humhal le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very obedient | an-umhal | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too obedient | ró-umhal | ró- lenites |
“Umhal” 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.
Obedient in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for obedient?
The Irish for obedient is umhal (pronounced “ool”). It comes after the noun: páiste umhal, an obedient child; bean umhal, an obedient woman.
How do you say more obedient and most obedient in Irish?
níos umhaile is more obedient and is umhaile is most obedient. In the past tense they become ní b'umhaile and ab umhaile.
What is the plural of umhal?
With a plural noun umhal becomes umhla: páistí umhla, mná umhla.
How do you say very obedient in Irish?
an-umhal. Too obedient is ró-umhal, and as obedient as is chomh humhal le.
Does umhal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Umhal can mean obedient, humble or supple, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with umhal?
Use 'do': 'umhal dá thuismitheoirí' means obedient to his parents.
What is the opposite of umhal?
The opposite is 'easumhal', disobedient, and the noun for obedience is 'umhlaíocht'.
