HeyRuaHow to say “terrible” in Irish
- Irish:
- uafásach
- English:
- terrible, tremendous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More terrible:
- níos uafásaí
- Most terrible:
- is uafásaí
- Plural:
- uafásacha
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-faw-sukh” /ˈuəfˠɑːsˠəx/
What does “uafásach” mean?
“Uafásach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- terrible
- Very bad, shocking or frightening.Also: horrible, dreadful, awful, horrific.
1 other meaning: tremendous
- 2tremendous
- Used informally to mean very great or extraordinary in amount or degree.Also: enormous, astonishing, extraordinary.
Other Irish adjectives for terrible: millteanach (terrible)
“Uafásach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is uafásach 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, uafásacha.
More terrible, most terrible, very terrible
| more terrible | níos uafásaí | in the past tense: ní b'uafásaí |
|---|---|---|
| most terrible | is uafásaí | in the past tense: ab uafásaí |
| as terrible as | chomh huafásach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very terrible | an-uafásach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too terrible | ró-uafásach | ró- lenites |
“Uafásach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Phrases with uafásach: Tá an aimsir uafásach (the weather is terrible)
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Phrases with “uafásach”
Terrible in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for terrible?
The Irish for terrible is uafásach (pronounced “OO-faw-sukh”). It comes after the noun: fear uafásach, a terrible man; aimsir uafásach, terrible weather.
How do you say more terrible and most terrible in Irish?
níos uafásaí is more terrible and is uafásaí is most terrible. In the past tense they become ní b'uafásaí and ab uafásaí.
What is the plural of uafásach?
With a plural noun uafásach becomes uafásacha: fir uafásacha, aimsirí uafásacha.
How do you say very terrible in Irish?
an-uafásach. Too terrible is ró-uafásach, and as terrible as is chomh huafásach le.
Does uafásach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uafásach can mean terrible or tremendous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Can 'uafásach' be used to intensify another adjective?
Yes, the adverb form 'go huafásach' means 'terribly' or 'awfully', as in 'tá sé go huafásach fuar' (it is awfully cold).
What is the difference between 'uafásach' and 'iontach'?
'Uafásach' usually means terrible or horrible, while 'iontach' means wonderful; both can mean 'tremendous' as intensifiers, but 'uafásach' is mostly negative.
