HeyRuaHow to say “regressive” in Irish
- Irish:
- aischéimnitheach
- English:
- regressive, regressive (tax)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More regressive:
- níos aischéimnithí
- Most regressive:
- is aischéimnithí
- Plural:
- aischéimnitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-hay-min-hakh” /ˈaʃˌçeːmʲənʲhəx/
What does “aischéimnitheach” mean?
“Aischéimnitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- regressive
- Going backwards or returning to an earlier, less developed state.Also: retrogressive, backward-moving, reverting.
1 other meaning: regressive (tax)
- 2regressive (tax)
- Of a tax: taking a larger share from people with lower incomes.Also: regressive, regressive tax.
“Aischéimnitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aischéimnitheach after plean (plan, masculine), after scéim (scheme, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aischéimnitheacha.
More regressive, most regressive, very regressive
Tá an córas nua níos aischéimnithí ná an seancheann. The new system is more regressive than the old one.
| more regressive | níos aischéimnithí | in the past tense: ní b'aischéimnithí |
|---|---|---|
| most regressive | is aischéimnithí | in the past tense: ab aischéimnithí |
| as regressive as | chomh haischéimnitheach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very regressive | an-aischéimnitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too regressive | ró-aischéimnitheach | ró- lenites |
“Aischéimnitheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Regressive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for regressive?
The Irish for regressive is aischéimnitheach (pronounced “ASH-hay-min-hakh”). It comes after the noun: plean aischéimnitheach, a regressive plan; scéim aischéimnitheach, a regressive scheme.
How do you say more regressive and most regressive in Irish?
níos aischéimnithí is more regressive and is aischéimnithí is most regressive. In the past tense they become ní b'aischéimnithí and ab aischéimnithí.
What is the plural of aischéimnitheach?
With a plural noun aischéimnitheach becomes aischéimnitheacha: pleananna aischéimnitheacha, scéimeanna aischéimnitheacha.
How do you say very regressive in Irish?
an-aischéimnitheach. Too regressive is ró-aischéimnitheach, and as regressive as is chomh haischéimnitheach le.
Does aischéimnitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aischéimnitheach can mean regressive or regressive (tax), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'aischéimnitheach'?
The opposite is 'forchéimnitheach' (progressive), as in 'cáin fhorchéimnitheach', a progressive tax.
