HeyRuaHow to say “shallow” in Irish
- Irish:
- éadomhain
- English:
- shallow, superficial
- Word type:
- adjective
- More shallow:
- níos éadoimhne
- Most shallow:
- is éadoimhne
- Plural:
- éadoimhne
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-doh-in” /ˈeːd̪ˠənʲ/
What does “éadomhain” mean?
“Éadomhain” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shallow
- Not deep; having only a short distance from the top or surface to the bottom.Also: not deep, low.
1 other meaning: superficial
- 2superficial
- Lacking depth of thought or feeling.Also: shallow, trivial.
“Éadomhain” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éadomhain after loch (lake, masculine), after abhainn (river, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éadoimhne.
More shallow, most shallow, very shallow
Tá an taobh seo níos éadoimhne ná an taobh eile. This side is shallower than the other side.
| more shallow | níos éadoimhne | in the past tense: ní b'éadoimhne |
|---|---|---|
| most shallow | is éadoimhne | in the past tense: ab éadoimhne |
| as shallow as | chomh héadomhain le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very shallow | an-éadomhain | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too shallow | ró-éadomhain | ró- lenites |
“Éadomhain” 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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Shallow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shallow?
The Irish for shallow is éadomhain (pronounced “AY-doh-in”). It comes after the noun: loch éadomhain, a shallow lake; abhainn éadomhain, a shallow river.
How do you say more shallow and most shallow in Irish?
níos éadoimhne is more shallow and is éadoimhne is most shallow. In the past tense they become ní b'éadoimhne and ab éadoimhne.
What is the plural of éadomhain?
With a plural noun éadomhain becomes éadoimhne: lochanna éadoimhne, aibhneacha éadoimhne.
How do you say very shallow in Irish?
an-éadomhain. Too shallow is ró-éadomhain, and as shallow as is chomh héadomhain le.
Does éadomhain have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éadomhain can mean shallow or superficial, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'éadomhain' and 'tanaí'?
'Éadomhain' means shallow, the opposite of 'domhain' (deep), while 'tanaí' usually means thin, though it is also used for shallow water, as in 'uisce tanaí'.
