HeyRuaHow to say “singular” in Irish
- Irish:
- uatha
- English:
- singular
- Word type:
- adjective
- More singular:
- níos uatha
- Most singular:
- is uatha
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uh-ha” /ˈuəhə/
What does “uatha” mean?
- singular
- Used in grammar to describe a word form that refers to one person or thing.Also: single.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Uatha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is uatha after ainmfhocal (noun, masculine), after uimhir (number, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, uatha.
More singular, most singular, very singular
Níl foirm amháin níos uatha ná foirm eile. One form is not more singular than another.
| more singular | níos uatha | in the past tense: ní b'uatha |
|---|---|---|
| most singular | is uatha | in the past tense: ab uatha |
| as singular as | chomh huatha le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very singular | an-uatha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too singular | ró-uatha | ró- lenites |
“Uatha” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Singular in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for singular?
The Irish for singular is uatha (pronounced “OO-uh-ha”). It comes after the noun: ainmfhocal uatha, a singular noun; uimhir uatha, a singular number.
How do you say more singular and most singular in Irish?
níos uatha is more singular and is uatha is most singular. In the past tense they become ní b'uatha and ab uatha.
How do you say very singular in Irish?
an-uatha. Too singular is ró-uatha, and as singular as is chomh huatha le.
What is the opposite of "uatha"?
The opposite is "iolra", plural, as in "uimhir iolra".
