HeyRuaHow to say “tangled” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimhréidh
- English:
- tangled, complicated, uneven
- Word type:
- adjective
- More tangled:
- níos aimhréidhe
- Most tangled:
- is aimhréidhe
- Plural:
- aimhréidhe
- Pronunciation:
- “AV-ray” /ˈavʲɾʲeː/
What does “aimhréidh” mean?
“Aimhréidh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tangled
- Twisted together in knots, as thread, rope or hair can be.Also: entangled, knotted, dishevelled, matted.
2 other meanings: complicated or uneven
- 2complicated
- Involved and hard to sort out, as a question, matter or situation can be.Also: intricate, involved, confused.
- 3uneven
- Rough and difficult to travel over, of ground or a road.Also: rough, rugged, difficult.
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“Aimhréidh” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aimhréidh after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aimhréidhe.
More tangled, most tangled, very tangled
Tá an scéal seo níos aimhréidhe ná an ceann eile. This matter is more complicated than the other one.
| more tangled | níos aimhréidhe | in the past tense: ní b'aimhréidhe |
|---|---|---|
| most tangled | is aimhréidhe | in the past tense: ab aimhréidhe |
| as tangled as | chomh haimhréidh le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very tangled | an-aimhréidh | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too tangled | ró-aimhréidh | ró- lenites |
“Aimhréidh” 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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Tangled in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tangled?
The Irish for tangled is aimhréidh (pronounced “AV-ray”). It comes after the noun: fear aimhréidh, a tangled man; bean aimhréidh, a tangled woman.
How do you say more tangled and most tangled in Irish?
níos aimhréidhe is more tangled and is aimhréidhe is most tangled. In the past tense they become ní b'aimhréidhe and ab aimhréidhe.
What is the plural of aimhréidh?
With a plural noun aimhréidh becomes aimhréidhe: fir aimhréidhe, mná aimhréidhe.
How do you say very tangled in Irish?
an-aimhréidh. Too tangled is ró-aimhréidh, and as tangled as is chomh haimhréidh le.
Does aimhréidh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aimhréidh can mean tangled, complicated or uneven, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is aimhréidh related to réidh?
Aimhréidh is the opposite of réidh: réidh means smooth, level or sorted out, while aimhréidh means tangled, rough or complicated.
