HeyRuaHow to say “oily” in Irish
- Irish:
- olach
- English:
- oily
- Word type:
- adjective
- Oilier:
- níos olaí
- Oiliest:
- is olaí
- Plural:
- olacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-ukh” /ˈɔl̪ˠəx/
What does “olach” mean?
- oily
- Containing, covered with or like oil.Also: oiled, greasy.
Other Irish adjectives for oily: gréisceach (greasy)
“Olach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is olach after éadach (cloth, masculine), after lámh (hand, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, olacha.
Oilier, oiliest, very oily
Tá an t-iasc seo níos olaí ná an trosc. This fish is oilier than the cod.
| oilier | níos olaí | in the past tense: ní b'olaí |
|---|---|---|
| oiliest | is olaí | in the past tense: ab olaí |
| as oily as | chomh holach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very oily | an-olach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too oily | ró-olach | ró- lenites |
“Olach” 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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Oily in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oily?
The Irish for oily is olach (pronounced “UL-ukh”). It comes after the noun: éadach olach, an oily cloth; lámh olach, an oily hand.
How do you say oilier and oiliest in Irish?
níos olaí is oilier and is olaí is oiliest. In the past tense they become ní b'olaí and ab olaí.
What is the plural of olach?
With a plural noun olach becomes olacha: éadaí olacha, lámha olacha.
How do you say very oily in Irish?
an-olach. Too oily is ró-olach, and as oily as is chomh holach le.
Is 'olach' the same as 'ola'?
No: 'ola' is the noun meaning oil, while 'olach' is the adjective meaning oily, as in 'craiceann olach' (oily skin).
