HeyRuaHow to say “spotted” in Irish
- Irish:
- spotach
- English:
- spotted, spotty
- Word type:
- adjective
- More spotted:
- níos spotaí
- Most spotted:
- is spotaí
- Plural:
- spotacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SPUT-ukh” /ˈsˠpˠɔt̪ˠəx/
What does “spotach” mean?
“Spotach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spotted
- Covered with spots or small marks of a different colour.Also: spotty, dotted, speckled.
1 other meaning: spotty
- 2spotty
- Having spots or pimples on the skin.Also: pimply, blotchy.
Other Irish adjectives for spotted: breac (speckled)
“Spotach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is spotach after madra (dog, masculine), after bó (cow, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, spotacha.
More spotted, most spotted, very spotted
| more spotted | níos spotaí | in the past tense: ní ba spotaí |
|---|---|---|
| most spotted | is spotaí | in the past tense: ba spotaí |
| as spotted as | chomh spotach le | no change after chomh |
| very spotted | an-spotach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too spotted | róspotach | ró- lenites |
“Spotach” 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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Spotted in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spotted?
The Irish for spotted is spotach (pronounced “SPUT-ukh”). It comes after the noun: madra spotach, a spotted dog; bó spotach, a spotted cow.
How do you say more spotted and most spotted in Irish?
níos spotaí is more spotted and is spotaí is most spotted. In the past tense they become ní ba spotaí and ba spotaí.
What is the plural of spotach?
With a plural noun spotach becomes spotacha: madraí spotacha, ba spotacha.
How do you say very spotted in Irish?
an-spotach. Too spotted is róspotach, and as spotted as is chomh spotach le.
Does spotach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spotach can mean spotted or spotty, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'spotach' and 'ballach'?
Both can mean spotted, but 'ballach' is the more traditional word for spotted or speckled animals and fish, while 'spotach' is common for patterns and marks on clothes or surfaces.
