HeyRuaHow to say “squeezed” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáiscthe
- English:
- squeezed, tight, trim
- Word type:
- adjective
- More squeezed:
- níos fáiscthe
- Most squeezed:
- is fáiscthe
- Pronunciation:
- “FAWSH-ki-ha” /ˈfˠaːʃc(ə)hə/
What does “fáiscthe” mean?
“Fáiscthe” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- squeezed
- Pressed or wrung tightly, so that liquid has been forced out.Also: wrung, pressed, compressed.
2 other meanings: tight or trim
- 2tight
- Fitting closely or pulled tight against something.Also: tight-fitting, close-fitting, tightened.
- 3trim
- Neat, compact and well put together in build or appearance.Also: compact, neat, well-knit.
“Fáiscthe” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is fáiscthe after éadach (cloth, masculine), after líomóid (lemon, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: líomóid fháiscthe. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: éadach fáiscthe.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, fáiscthe. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: líomóidí fáiscthe.
More squeezed, most squeezed, very squeezed
| more squeezed | níos fáiscthe | in the past tense: ní b'fháiscthe |
|---|---|---|
| most squeezed | is fáiscthe | in the past tense: ab fháiscthe |
| as squeezed as | chomh fáiscthe le | no change after chomh |
| very squeezed | an-fháiscthe | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too squeezed | rófháiscthe | ró- lenites |
“Fáiscthe” 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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Squeezed in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for squeezed?
The Irish for squeezed is fáiscthe (pronounced “FAWSH-ki-ha”). It comes after the noun: éadach fáiscthe, a squeezed cloth; líomóid fháiscthe, a squeezed lemon.
How do you say more squeezed and most squeezed in Irish?
níos fáiscthe is more squeezed and is fáiscthe is most squeezed. In the past tense they become ní b'fháiscthe and ab fháiscthe.
Why does fáiscthe become fháiscthe?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So líomóid fháiscthe (a squeezed lemon) but éadach fáiscthe (a squeezed cloth), because éadach is masculine.
How do you say very squeezed in Irish?
an-fháiscthe. Too squeezed is rófháiscthe, and as squeezed as is chomh fáiscthe le.
Does fáiscthe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fáiscthe can mean squeezed, tight or trim, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What verb is 'fáiscthe' from?
It is the verbal adjective of the verb 'fáisc', meaning squeeze or wring, as in 'Fáisc an t-éadach' (Wring the cloth).
