HeyRuaHow to say “orthographic” in Irish
- Irish:
- ortagrafach
- English:
- orthographic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More orthographic:
- níos ortagrafaí
- Most orthographic:
- is ortagrafaí
- Plural:
- ortagrafacha
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-ta-gra-fukh” /ˈɔɾˠt̪ˠəɡɾˠəfˠəx/
What does “ortagrafach” mean?
- orthographic
- Relating to spelling or the correct way of writing words.Also: orthographical, spelling, relating to spelling.
“Ortagrafach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ortagrafach after córas (system, masculine), after riail (rule, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ortagrafacha.
More orthographic, most orthographic, very orthographic
Tá an leagan seo níos ortagrafaí ná an ceann eile. This version is more orthographic than the other one.
| more orthographic | níos ortagrafaí | in the past tense: ní b'ortagrafaí |
|---|---|---|
| most orthographic | is ortagrafaí | in the past tense: ab ortagrafaí |
| as orthographic as | chomh hortagrafach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very orthographic | an-ortagrafach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too orthographic | ró-ortagrafach | ró- lenites |
“Ortagrafach” 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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Orthographic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for orthographic?
The Irish for orthographic is ortagrafach (pronounced “OR-ta-gra-fukh”). It comes after the noun: córas ortagrafach, an orthographic system; riail ortagrafach, an orthographic rule.
How do you say more orthographic and most orthographic in Irish?
níos ortagrafaí is more orthographic and is ortagrafaí is most orthographic. In the past tense they become ní b'ortagrafaí and ab ortagrafaí.
What is the plural of ortagrafach?
With a plural noun ortagrafach becomes ortagrafacha: córais ortagrafacha, rialacha ortagrafacha.
How do you say very orthographic in Irish?
an-ortagrafach. Too orthographic is ró-ortagrafach, and as orthographic as is chomh hortagrafach le.
Is there a more everyday way to talk about spelling in Irish?
Yes, in everyday speech people often use the noun litriú, as in botún litrithe for a spelling mistake, while ortagrafach is more technical.
