HeyRuaHow to say “strange” in Irish
- Irish:
- aisteach
- English:
- strange, droll
- Word type:
- adjective
- Stranger:
- níos aistí
- Strangest:
- is aistí
- Plural:
- aisteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-tyukh” /ˈaʃtʲəx/
What does “aisteach” mean?
“Aisteach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strange
- Unusual or odd in a way that is surprising or hard to explain.Also: odd, peculiar, weird, unusual, queer.
1 other meaning: droll
- 2droll
- Funny in an odd or quirky way.Also: funny, quaint, comical.
Other Irish adjectives for strange: ait (strange), corr (odd), coimhthíoch (strange), strainséartha (strange)
“Aisteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aisteach after fear (man, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aisteacha.
Stranger, strangest, very strange
Tá an scéal seo níos aistí ná an ceann eile. This story is stranger than the other one.
| stranger | níos aistí | in the past tense: ní b'aistí |
|---|---|---|
| strangest | is aistí | in the past tense: ab aistí |
| as strange as | chomh haisteach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very strange | an-aisteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too strange | ró-aisteach | ró- lenites |
“Aisteach” 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.
Strange in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strange?
The Irish for strange is aisteach (pronounced “ASH-tyukh”). It comes after the noun: fear aisteach, a strange man; aimsir aisteach, strange weather.
How do you say stranger and strangest in Irish?
níos aistí is stranger and is aistí is strangest. In the past tense they become ní b'aistí and ab aistí.
What is the plural of aisteach?
With a plural noun aisteach becomes aisteacha: fir aisteacha, aimsirí aisteacha.
How do you say very strange in Irish?
an-aisteach. Too strange is ró-aisteach, and as strange as is chomh haisteach le.
Does aisteach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aisteach can mean strange or droll, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between aisteach and ait?
Both mean strange or odd; 'aisteach' is the most common everyday word, while 'ait' can also suggest funny or quirky, as in 'duine ait'.
How do I say 'strangely enough' in Irish?
Use 'aisteach go leor' at the start of the sentence, for example 'Aisteach go leor, níor tháinig sé'.
