HeyRuaHow to say “raw” in Irish
- Irish:
- amh
- English:
- raw, crude
- Word type:
- adjective
- Rawer:
- níos aimhe
- Rawest:
- is aimhe
- Plural:
- amha
- Pronunciation:
- “ow” /aw/
What does “amh” mean?
“Amh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- raw
- Not cooked, still in its natural state.Also: uncooked.
1 other meaning: crude
- 2crude
- Not processed or refined, as with raw materials.Also: unrefined, unprocessed, raw.
“Amh” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is amh after bia (food, masculine), after feoil (meat, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, amha.
Rawer, rawest, very raw
| rawer | níos aimhe | in the past tense: ní b'aimhe |
|---|---|---|
| rawest | is aimhe | in the past tense: ab aimhe |
| as raw as | chomh hamh le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very raw | an-amh | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too raw | ró-amh | ró- lenites |
“Amh” 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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Raw in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for raw?
The Irish for raw is amh (pronounced “ow”). It comes after the noun: bia amh, raw food; feoil amh, raw meat.
How do you say rawer and rawest in Irish?
níos aimhe is rawer and is aimhe is rawest. In the past tense they become ní b'aimhe and ab aimhe.
What is the plural of amh?
With a plural noun amh becomes amha: bianna amha, feolta amha.
How do you say very raw in Irish?
an-amh. Too raw is ró-amh, and as raw as is chomh hamh le.
Does amh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Amh can mean raw or crude, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'amh'?
The usual opposite is 'bruite' (cooked), as in 'feoil bhruite' (cooked meat).
