HeyRuaHow to say “scandalous” in Irish
- Irish:
- scannalach
- English:
- scandalous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More scandalous:
- níos scannalaí
- Most scandalous:
- is scannalaí
- Plural:
- scannalacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAN-a-lukh” /ˈskanəl̪ˠəx/
What does “scannalach” mean?
- scandalous
- Causing shock or outrage because it is wrong or shameful.Also: shocking, disgraceful, outrageous, shameful.
“Scannalach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is scannalach after scéal (story, masculine), after tuairim (opinion, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, scannalacha.
More scandalous, most scandalous, very scandalous
Bhí an dara scéal níos scannalaí ná an chéad cheann. The second story was more scandalous than the first one.
| more scandalous | níos scannalaí | in the past tense: ní ba scannalaí |
|---|---|---|
| most scandalous | is scannalaí | in the past tense: ba scannalaí |
| as scandalous as | chomh scannalach le | no change after chomh |
| very scandalous | an-scannalach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too scandalous | róscannalach | ró- lenites |
“Scannalach” 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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Scandalous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scandalous?
The Irish for scandalous is scannalach (pronounced “SKAN-a-lukh”). It comes after the noun: scéal scannalach, a scandalous story; tuairim scannalach, a scandalous opinion.
How do you say more scandalous and most scandalous in Irish?
níos scannalaí is more scandalous and is scannalaí is most scandalous. In the past tense they become ní ba scannalaí and ba scannalaí.
What is the plural of scannalach?
With a plural noun scannalach becomes scannalacha: scéalta scannalacha, tuairimí scannalacha.
How do you say very scandalous in Irish?
an-scannalach. Too scandalous is róscannalach, and as scandalous as is chomh scannalach le.
What is the difference between 'scannalach' and 'náireach'?
'Scannalach' stresses public outrage, from 'scannal' (scandal), while 'náireach' means shameful or embarrassing, from 'náire' (shame).
