HeyRuaHow to say “slimy” in Irish
- Irish:
- ramallach
- English:
- slimy, filthy
- Word type:
- adjective
- Slimier:
- níos ramallaí
- Slimiest:
- is ramallaí
- Plural:
- ramallacha
- Pronunciation:
- “RAM-a-lukh” /ˈɾˠamˠəl̪ˠəx/
What does “ramallach” mean?
“Ramallach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- slimy
- Covered with or full of slime, slippery and sticky to touch.Also: slippery, sludgy, oozy.
1 other meaning: filthy
- 2filthy
- Very dirty and mucky, as if coated in slime or muck.Also: mucky, grimy.
“Ramallach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ramallach after iasc (fish, masculine), after scian (knife, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ramallacha.
Slimier, slimiest, very slimy
Tá an chloch seo níos ramallaí ná an ceann eile. This stone is slimier than the other one.
| slimier | níos ramallaí | in the past tense: ní ba ramallaí |
|---|---|---|
| slimiest | is ramallaí | in the past tense: ba ramallaí |
| as slimy as | chomh ramallach le | no change after chomh |
| very slimy | an-ramallach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too slimy | róramallach | ró- lenites |
“Ramallach” 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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Slimy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slimy?
The Irish for slimy is ramallach (pronounced “RAM-a-lukh”). It comes after the noun: iasc ramallach, slimy fish; scian ramallach, a slimy knife.
How do you say slimier and slimiest in Irish?
níos ramallaí is slimier and is ramallaí is slimiest. In the past tense they become ní ba ramallaí and ba ramallaí.
What is the plural of ramallach?
With a plural noun ramallach becomes ramallacha: éisc ramallacha, sceana ramallacha.
How do you say very slimy in Irish?
an-ramallach. Too slimy is róramallach, and as slimy as is chomh ramallach le.
Does ramallach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ramallach can mean slimy or filthy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ramallach' and 'sleamhain'?
'Sleamhain' means slippery in general, while 'ramallach' means slimy, covered in 'ramallae' (slime).
