HeyRuaHow to say “swaggering” in Irish
- Irish:
- mustrach
- English:
- swaggering, conceited
- Word type:
- adjective
- More swaggering:
- níos mustraí
- Most swaggering:
- is mustraí
- Plural:
- mustracha
- Pronunciation:
- “MUS-trukh” /ˈmʊst̪ˠɾˠəx/
What does “mustrach” mean?
“Mustrach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- swaggering
- Showing off in a proud, self-important way, especially in how one walks or behaves.Also: showy, ostentatious, pompous.
1 other meaning: conceited
- 2conceited
- Too proud of oneself or one's appearance.Also: vain, self-important, stuck-up.
“Mustrach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is mustrach after fear (man, 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 mhustrach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear mustrach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, mustracha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir mhustracha; after other plurals it does not: mná mustracha.
More swaggering, most swaggering, very swaggering
Tá sé níos mustraí ná a dheartháir. He is more conceited than his brother.
| more swaggering | níos mustraí | in the past tense: ní ba mhustraí |
|---|---|---|
| most swaggering | is mustraí | in the past tense: ba mhustraí |
| as swaggering as | chomh mustrach le | no change after chomh |
| very swaggering | an-mhustrach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too swaggering | rómhustrach | ró- lenites |
“Mustrach” 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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Swaggering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for swaggering?
The Irish for swaggering is mustrach (pronounced “MUS-trukh”). It comes after the noun: fear mustrach, a swaggering man; bean mhustrach, a swaggering woman.
How do you say more swaggering and most swaggering in Irish?
níos mustraí is more swaggering and is mustraí is most swaggering. In the past tense they become ní ba mhustraí and ba mhustraí.
Why does mustrach become mhustrach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean mhustrach (a swaggering woman) but fear mustrach (a swaggering man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of mustrach?
With a plural noun mustrach becomes mustracha: fir mhustracha, mná mustracha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very swaggering in Irish?
an-mhustrach. Too swaggering is rómhustrach, and as swaggering as is chomh mustrach le.
Does mustrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mustrach can mean swaggering or conceited, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is related to 'mustrach'?
The noun is 'mustar', meaning swagger or ostentation, as in 'Tá mustar air', meaning he is full of swagger.
How is 'mustrach' different from 'bródúil'?
'Bródúil' can be positive, meaning proud, while 'mustrach' is always negative, suggesting showing off or conceit.
