HeyRuaHow to say “oppressive” in Irish
- Irish:
- leatromach
- English:
- oppressive, discriminatory
- Word type:
- adjective
- More oppressive:
- níos leatromaí
- Most oppressive:
- is leatromaí
- Plural:
- leatromacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LAT-rum-ukh” /ˈlʲat̪ˠɾˠəmˠəx/
What does “leatromach” mean?
“Leatromach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- oppressive
- Treating people harshly or unjustly, using power unfairly.Also: unjust, tyrannical, harsh.
1 other meaning: discriminatory
- 2discriminatory
- Treating some people unfairly compared with others; one-sided or biased.Also: biased, one-sided, unfair, partial.
“Leatromach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is leatromach after dlí (law, masculine), after riail (rule, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, leatromacha.
More oppressive, most oppressive, very oppressive
Bhí an rialtas nua níos leatromaí ná an seanrialtas. The new government was more oppressive than the old one.
| more oppressive | níos leatromaí | in the past tense: ní ba leatromaí |
|---|---|---|
| most oppressive | is leatromaí | in the past tense: ba leatromaí |
| as oppressive as | chomh leatromach le | no change after chomh |
| very oppressive | an-leatromach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too oppressive | róleatromach | ró- lenites |
“Leatromach” 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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Oppressive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oppressive?
The Irish for oppressive is leatromach (pronounced “LAT-rum-ukh”). It comes after the noun: dlí leatromach, an oppressive law; riail leatromach, an oppressive rule.
How do you say more oppressive and most oppressive in Irish?
níos leatromaí is more oppressive and is leatromaí is most oppressive. In the past tense they become ní ba leatromaí and ba leatromaí.
What is the plural of leatromach?
With a plural noun leatromach becomes leatromacha: dlíthe leatromacha, rialacha leatromacha.
How do you say very oppressive in Irish?
an-leatromach. Too oppressive is róleatromach, and as oppressive as is chomh leatromach le.
Does leatromach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Leatromach can mean oppressive or discriminatory, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with leatromach?
Use 'ar' for the people affected: 'leatromach ar mhná' means discriminatory against women.
Is leatromach related to leatrom?
Yes, it comes from the noun 'leatrom', meaning oppression or unfair treatment, as in 'leatrom a dhéanamh ar dhuine'.
