HeyRuaHow to say “stark naked” in Irish
- Irish:
- lomnocht
- English:
- stark naked, bare
- Word type:
- adjective
- More stark naked:
- níos lomnoichte
- Most stark naked:
- is lomnoichte
- Plural:
- lomnochta
- Pronunciation:
- “LUM-nukht” /ˈl̪ˠʊmˌn̪ˠʊxt̪ˠ/
What does “lomnocht” mean?
“Lomnocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stark naked
- Completely naked, without any clothes at all.Also: naked, nude, bare, unclothed.
1 other meaning: bare
- 2bare
- Bare or stripped, with no covering, as of land or trees.Also: stripped, exposed, barren.
“Lomnocht” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lomnocht after fear (man, masculine), after cailleach (old woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lomnochta.
More stark naked, most stark naked, very stark naked
| more stark naked | níos lomnoichte | in the past tense: ní ba lomnoichte |
|---|---|---|
| most stark naked | is lomnoichte | in the past tense: ba lomnoichte |
| as stark naked as | chomh lomnocht le | no change after chomh |
| very stark naked | an-lomnocht | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too stark naked | rólomnocht | ró- lenites |
“Lomnocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Stark naked in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stark naked?
The Irish for stark naked is lomnocht (pronounced “LUM-nukht”). It comes after the noun: fear lomnocht, a stark naked man; cailleach lomnocht, a stark naked old woman.
How do you say more stark naked and most stark naked in Irish?
níos lomnoichte is more stark naked and is lomnoichte is most stark naked. In the past tense they become ní ba lomnoichte and ba lomnoichte.
What is the plural of lomnocht?
With a plural noun lomnocht becomes lomnochta: fir lomnochta, cailleacha lomnochta.
How do you say very stark naked in Irish?
an-lomnocht. Too stark naked is rólomnocht, and as stark naked as is chomh lomnocht le.
Does lomnocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lomnocht can mean stark naked or bare, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'lomnocht' and 'nocht'?
'Nocht' means naked or bare in general, while 'lomnocht' is stronger, meaning stark naked. 'Tarnocht' is a close synonym of 'lomnocht'.
