HeyRuaHow to say “ridiculous” in Irish
- Irish:
- áiféiseach
- English:
- ridiculous, exaggerated, droll
- Word type:
- adjective
- More ridiculous:
- níos áiféisí
- Most ridiculous:
- is áiféisí
- Plural:
- áiféiseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-faysh-ukh” /ˈaːfʲeːʃəx/
What does “áiféiseach” mean?
“Áiféiseach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ridiculous
- So silly or unreasonable that it deserves to be laughed at.Also: absurd, preposterous, ludicrous, nonsensical.
2 other meanings: exaggerated or droll
- 2exaggerated
- Made to seem bigger or more extreme than it really is.Also: overstated, far-fetched.
- 3droll
- Funny in an odd or comical way.Also: comical, funny, farcical.
“Áiféiseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is áiféiseach after scéal (story, masculine), after ceist (question, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, áiféiseacha.
More ridiculous, most ridiculous, very ridiculous
Tá an plean seo níos áiféisí ná an chéad cheann. This plan is more ridiculous than the first one.
| more ridiculous | níos áiféisí | in the past tense: ní b'áiféisí |
|---|---|---|
| most ridiculous | is áiféisí | in the past tense: ab áiféisí |
| as ridiculous as | chomh háiféiseach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very ridiculous | an-áiféiseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too ridiculous | ró-áiféiseach | ró- lenites |
“Áiféiseach” 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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Ridiculous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ridiculous?
The Irish for ridiculous is áiféiseach (pronounced “AW-faysh-ukh”). It comes after the noun: scéal áiféiseach, a ridiculous story; ceist áiféiseach, a ridiculous question.
How do you say more ridiculous and most ridiculous in Irish?
níos áiféisí is more ridiculous and is áiféisí is most ridiculous. In the past tense they become ní b'áiféisí and ab áiféisí.
What is the plural of áiféiseach?
With a plural noun áiféiseach becomes áiféiseacha: scéalta áiféiseacha, ceisteanna áiféiseacha.
How do you say very ridiculous in Irish?
an-áiféiseach. Too ridiculous is ró-áiféiseach, and as ridiculous as is chomh háiféiseach le.
Does áiféiseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áiféiseach can mean ridiculous, exaggerated or droll, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the noun related to áiféiseach?
The noun is "áiféis", meaning nonsense or exaggeration, as in "Ná bí ag caint áiféise" (Don't talk nonsense).
How is áiféiseach different from seafóideach?
Both mean silly or absurd, but "áiféiseach" often carries a sense of exaggeration, while "seafóideach" stresses nonsense or foolishness.
