HeyRuaHow to say “subconscious” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-chomhfhiosach
- English:
- subconscious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More subconscious:
- níos fo-chomhfhiosaí
- Most subconscious:
- is fo-chomhfhiosaí
- Plural:
- fo-chomhfhiosacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FO-khoh-iss-ukh” /ˈfɔˌxoːɪsˠəx/
What does “fo-chomhfhiosach” mean?
- subconscious
- Existing or happening in the mind without your being fully aware of it.Also: unconscious, subliminal, instinctive.
“Fo-chomhfhiosach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is fo-chomhfhiosach after smaoineamh (thought, masculine), after bean (woman, 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: bean fho-chomhfhiosach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: smaoineamh fo-chomhfhiosach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, fo-chomhfhiosacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: mná fo-chomhfhiosacha.
More subconscious, most subconscious, very subconscious
Tá an claonadh seo níos fo-chomhfhiosaí ná mar a cheapfá. This tendency is more subconscious than you would think.
| more subconscious | níos fo-chomhfhiosaí | in the past tense: ní b'fho-chomhfhiosaí |
|---|---|---|
| most subconscious | is fo-chomhfhiosaí | in the past tense: ab fho-chomhfhiosaí |
| as subconscious as | chomh fo-chomhfhiosach le | no change after chomh |
| very subconscious | an-fho-chomhfhiosach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too subconscious | rófho-chomhfhiosach | ró- lenites |
“Fo-chomhfhiosach” 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.
Subconscious in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subconscious?
The Irish for subconscious is fo-chomhfhiosach (pronounced “FO-khoh-iss-ukh”). It comes after the noun: smaoineamh fo-chomhfhiosach, a subconscious thought; bean fho-chomhfhiosach, a subconscious woman.
How do you say more subconscious and most subconscious in Irish?
níos fo-chomhfhiosaí is more subconscious and is fo-chomhfhiosaí is most subconscious. In the past tense they become ní b'fho-chomhfhiosaí and ab fho-chomhfhiosaí.
Why does fo-chomhfhiosach become fho-chomhfhiosach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean fho-chomhfhiosach (a subconscious woman) but smaoineamh fo-chomhfhiosach (a subconscious thought), because smaoineamh is masculine.
What is the plural of fo-chomhfhiosach?
With a plural noun fo-chomhfhiosach becomes fo-chomhfhiosacha: smaointe fo-chomhfhiosacha, mná fo-chomhfhiosacha.
How do you say very subconscious in Irish?
an-fho-chomhfhiosach. Too subconscious is rófho-chomhfhiosach, and as subconscious as is chomh fo-chomhfhiosach le.
What is the difference between 'fo-chomhfhiosach' and 'comhfhiosach'?
'Comhfhiosach' means conscious or aware, while 'fo-chomhfhiosach' means subconscious, below the level of awareness.
