HeyRuaHow to say “occupied” in Irish
- Irish:
- áitithe
- English:
- occupied, convinced
- Word type:
- adjective
- More occupied:
- níos áitithe
- Most occupied:
- is áitithe
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-tih-heh” /ˈaːtʲɪhə/
What does “áitithe” mean?
“Áitithe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- occupied
- Taken over and held by an occupying force, or lived in by someone.Also: inhabited, taken over.
“Áitithe” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is áitithe after ceantar (area, masculine), after tír (country, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, áitithe.
More occupied, most occupied, very occupied
Bhí an tuaisceart níos áitithe ná an deisceart. The north was more occupied than the south.
| more occupied | níos áitithe | in the past tense: ní b'áitithe |
|---|---|---|
| most occupied | is áitithe | in the past tense: ab áitithe |
| as occupied as | chomh háitithe le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very occupied | an-áitithe | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too occupied | ró-áitithe | ró- lenites |
“Áitithe” 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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Occupied in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for occupied?
The Irish for occupied is áitithe (pronounced “AW-tih-heh”). It comes after the noun: ceantar áitithe, an occupied area; tír áitithe, an occupied country.
How do you say more occupied and most occupied in Irish?
níos áitithe is more occupied and is áitithe is most occupied. In the past tense they become ní b'áitithe and ab áitithe.
How do you say very occupied in Irish?
an-áitithe. Too occupied is ró-áitithe, and as occupied as is chomh háitithe le.
Does áitithe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áitithe can mean occupied or convinced, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What verb does 'áitithe' come from?
It is the past participle of 'áitigh', which means to occupy or to argue and persuade, so 'áitithe' can mean occupied or convinced.
