HeyRuaHow to say “ornate” in Irish
- Irish:
- ornáideach
- English:
- ornate, flowery
- Word type:
- adjective
- More ornate:
- níos ornáidí
- Most ornate:
- is ornáidí
- Plural:
- ornáideacha
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-naw-jukh” /ˈoɾˠn̪ˠaːdʲəx/
What does “ornáideach” mean?
“Ornáideach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ornate
- Richly decorated, with a lot of ornament or detail.Also: ornamental, decorative, elaborate, fancy.
1 other meaning: flowery
- 2flowery
- Of language or style: elaborate and full of fine words.Also: florid, elaborate, high-flown.
“Ornáideach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ornáideach after doras (door, masculine), after cathaoir (chair, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ornáideacha.
More ornate, most ornate, very ornate
Tá an scáthán seo níos ornáidí ná an ceann eile. This mirror is more ornate than the other one.
| more ornate | níos ornáidí | in the past tense: ní b'ornáidí |
|---|---|---|
| most ornate | is ornáidí | in the past tense: ab ornáidí |
| as ornate as | chomh hornáideach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very ornate | an-ornáideach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too ornate | ró-ornáideach | ró- lenites |
“Ornáideach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Ornate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ornate?
The Irish for ornate is ornáideach (pronounced “OR-naw-jukh”). It comes after the noun: doras ornáideach, an ornate door; cathaoir ornáideach, an ornate chair.
How do you say more ornate and most ornate in Irish?
níos ornáidí is more ornate and is ornáidí is most ornate. In the past tense they become ní b'ornáidí and ab ornáidí.
What is the plural of ornáideach?
With a plural noun ornáideach becomes ornáideacha: doirse ornáideacha, cathaoireacha ornáideacha.
How do you say very ornate in Irish?
an-ornáideach. Too ornate is ró-ornáideach, and as ornate as is chomh hornáideach le.
Does ornáideach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ornáideach can mean ornate or flowery, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between ornáideach and maisiúil?
Both describe decoration: maisiúil means decorative or nicely adorned, while ornáideach suggests richly or elaborately ornamented, and can also describe flowery language.
