HeyRuaHow to say “offensive” in Irish
- Irish:
- oilbhéimeach
- English:
- offensive, obnoxious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More offensive:
- níos oilbhéimí
- Most offensive:
- is oilbhéimí
- Plural:
- oilbhéimeacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-ev-ay-mukh” /ˈɛlʲəvʲeːmʲəx/
What does “oilbhéimeach” mean?
“Oilbhéimeach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- offensive
- Causing offence or giving scandal to people.Also: scandalous, shocking, outrageous.
1 other meaning: obnoxious
- 2obnoxious
- Very unpleasant or objectionable in behaviour or manner.Also: objectionable, insulting.
“Oilbhéimeach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is oilbhéimeach after focal (word, masculine), after caint (talk, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, oilbhéimeacha.
More offensive, most offensive, very offensive
Bhí an dara scéal níos oilbhéimí ná an chéad cheann. The second story was more offensive than the first one.
| more offensive | níos oilbhéimí | in the past tense: ní b'oilbhéimí |
|---|---|---|
| most offensive | is oilbhéimí | in the past tense: ab oilbhéimí |
| as offensive as | chomh hoilbhéimeach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very offensive | an-oilbhéimeach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too offensive | ró-oilbhéimeach | ró- lenites |
“Oilbhéimeach” 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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Offensive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for offensive?
The Irish for offensive is oilbhéimeach (pronounced “IL-ev-ay-mukh”). It comes after the noun: focal oilbhéimeach, an offensive word; caint oilbhéimeach, offensive talk.
How do you say more offensive and most offensive in Irish?
níos oilbhéimí is more offensive and is oilbhéimí is most offensive. In the past tense they become ní b'oilbhéimí and ab oilbhéimí.
What is the plural of oilbhéimeach?
With a plural noun oilbhéimeach becomes oilbhéimeacha: focail oilbhéimeacha, cainteanna oilbhéimeacha.
How do you say very offensive in Irish?
an-oilbhéimeach. Too offensive is ró-oilbhéimeach, and as offensive as is chomh hoilbhéimeach le.
Does oilbhéimeach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oilbhéimeach can mean offensive or obnoxious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'oilbhéimeach' and 'maslach'?
'Maslach' means insulting, aimed at a person, while 'oilbhéimeach' means offensive or scandalous more generally, causing shock or offence.
