HeyRuaHow to say “respectful” in Irish
- Irish:
- urramach
- English:
- respectful, respected, reverend
- Word type:
- adjective
- More respectful:
- níos urramaí
- Most respectful:
- is urramaí
- Plural:
- urramacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-a-mokh” /ˈʊɾˠəmˠəx/
What does “urramach” mean?
“Urramach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- respectful
- Showing deep respect or reverence towards someone or something.Also: reverent, reverential, deferential.
2 other meanings: respected or reverend
- 2respected
- Worthy of respect; venerable or honoured.Also: venerable, honourable, esteemed.
- 3reverend
- Used as a title of respect for a member of the clergy.
“Urramach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is urramach after sagart (priest, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, urramacha.
More respectful, most respectful, very respectful
Tá sé níos urramaí ná a dheartháir. He is more respectful than his brother.
| more respectful | níos urramaí | in the past tense: ní b'urramaí |
|---|---|---|
| most respectful | is urramaí | in the past tense: ab urramaí |
| as respectful as | chomh hurramach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very respectful | an-urramach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too respectful | ró-urramach | ró- lenites |
“Urramach” 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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Respectful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for respectful?
The Irish for respectful is urramach (pronounced “UR-a-mokh”). It comes after the noun: sagart urramach, a respectful priest; bean urramach, a respectful woman.
How do you say more respectful and most respectful in Irish?
níos urramaí is more respectful and is urramaí is most respectful. In the past tense they become ní b'urramaí and ab urramaí.
What is the plural of urramach?
With a plural noun urramach becomes urramacha: sagairt urramacha, mná urramacha.
How do you say very respectful in Irish?
an-urramach. Too respectful is ró-urramach, and as respectful as is chomh hurramach le.
Does urramach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urramach can mean respectful, respected or reverend, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'urramach' and 'measúil'?
'Urramach' suggests deep reverence or veneration and is also used as the title 'an tUrramach' for clergy, while 'measúil' is the everyday word for respectable or respectful.
