HeyRuaHow to say “succinct” in Irish
- Irish:
- gonta
- English:
- succinct, pungent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More succinct:
- níos gonta
- Most succinct:
- is gonta
- Pronunciation:
- “GUN-ta” /ˈɡʊn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “gonta” mean?
“Gonta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- succinct
- Said or written in few words, short and to the point.Also: concise, terse, brief, pithy.
1 other meaning: pungent
- 2pungent
- Sharp and cutting in speech or style, making a point forcefully.Also: pointed, incisive, trenchant.
“Gonta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is gonta after freagra (answer, masculine), after abairt (sentence, 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: abairt ghonta. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: freagra gonta.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, gonta. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: abairtí gonta.
More succinct, most succinct, very succinct
Bhí a hóráid níos gonta ná mar a bhí mise ag súil leis. Her speech was more succinct than I expected.
| more succinct | níos gonta | in the past tense: ní ba ghonta |
|---|---|---|
| most succinct | is gonta | in the past tense: ba ghonta |
| as succinct as | chomh gonta le | no change after chomh |
| very succinct | an-ghonta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too succinct | róghonta | ró- lenites |
“Gonta” 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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Succinct in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for succinct?
The Irish for succinct is gonta (pronounced “GUN-ta”). It comes after the noun: freagra gonta, a succinct answer; abairt ghonta, a succinct sentence.
How do you say more succinct and most succinct in Irish?
níos gonta is more succinct and is gonta is most succinct. In the past tense they become ní ba ghonta and ba ghonta.
Why does gonta become ghonta?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So abairt ghonta (a succinct sentence) but freagra gonta (a succinct answer), because freagra is masculine.
How do you say very succinct in Irish?
an-ghonta. Too succinct is róghonta, and as succinct as is chomh gonta le.
Does gonta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gonta can mean succinct or pungent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'gonta' and 'achomair'?
'Achomair' means brief or summarised, as in 'cuntas achomair' (a brief account), while 'gonta' stresses sharpness and pithiness, as in 'freagra gonta' (a terse answer).
Can 'gonta' sound rude?
Yes, 'freagra gonta' can suggest a curt or abrupt reply, though 'go gonta' often simply praises concise expression.
