HeyRuaHow to say “related” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaolach
- English:
- related, fond of family
- Word type:
- adjective
- More related:
- níos gaolaí
- Most related:
- is gaolaí
- Plural:
- gaolacha
- Pronunciation:
- “GAY-lukh” /ˈɡeːl̪ˠəx/
What does “gaolach” mean?
“Gaolach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- related
- Connected by family or blood to someone, or connected in some way to something else.Also: akin, kindred, connected.
“Gaolach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is gaolach after teaghlach (family, masculine), after teanga (language, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: teanga ghaolach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: teaghlach gaolach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, gaolacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: teaghlaigh ghaolacha; after other plurals it does not: teangacha gaolacha.
More related, most related, very related
Tá an Ghàidhlig níos gaolaí leis an nGaeilge ná an Bhreatnais. Scottish Gaelic is more closely related to Irish than Welsh is.
| more related | níos gaolaí | in the past tense: ní ba ghaolaí |
|---|---|---|
| most related | is gaolaí | in the past tense: ba ghaolaí |
| as related as | chomh gaolach le | no change after chomh |
| very related | an-ghaolach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too related | róghaolach | ró- lenites |
“Gaolach” 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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Related in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for related?
The Irish for related is gaolach (pronounced “GAY-lukh”). It comes after the noun: teaghlach gaolach, a related family; teanga ghaolach, a related language.
How do you say more related and most related in Irish?
níos gaolaí is more related and is gaolaí is most related. In the past tense they become ní ba ghaolaí and ba ghaolaí.
Why does gaolach become ghaolach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So teanga ghaolach (a related language) but teaghlach gaolach (a related family), because teaghlach is masculine.
What is the plural of gaolach?
With a plural noun gaolach becomes gaolacha: teaghlaigh ghaolacha, teangacha gaolacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very related in Irish?
an-ghaolach. Too related is róghaolach, and as related as is chomh gaolach le.
Does gaolach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gaolach can mean related or fond of family, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with 'gaolach'?
Use 'le': 'Tá sé gaolach liom' means 'He is related to me'. You may also hear 'gaolach do' in some dialects.
What is the difference between 'gaolach' and 'muinteartha'?
Both can mean related by family, but 'muinteartha' also means friendly or kindly, while 'gaolach' is also used for related things such as languages or subjects.
