HeyRuaHow to say “threadbare” in Irish
- Irish:
- lomchaite
- English:
- threadbare, hackneyed
- Word type:
- adjective
- More threadbare:
- níos lomchaite
- Most threadbare:
- is lomchaite
- Pronunciation:
- “LUM-khatch-eh” /ˈl̪ˠʊmˌxatʲə/
What does “lomchaite” mean?
“Lomchaite” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- threadbare
- Worn so much that the surface has rubbed away and it looks thin and shabby.Also: worn out, shabby, worn bare.
1 other meaning: hackneyed
- 2hackneyed
- Used so often that it has lost its freshness or force, like a tired phrase or idea.Also: trite, stale, overused, clichéd.
“Lomchaite” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lomchaite after cóta (coat, masculine), after bróg (shoe, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lomchaite.
More threadbare, most threadbare, very threadbare
Tá an brat seo níos lomchaite ná an ceann eile. This rug is more threadbare than the other one.
| more threadbare | níos lomchaite | in the past tense: ní ba lomchaite |
|---|---|---|
| most threadbare | is lomchaite | in the past tense: ba lomchaite |
| as threadbare as | chomh lomchaite le | no change after chomh |
| very threadbare | an-lomchaite | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too threadbare | rólomchaite | ró- lenites |
“Lomchaite” 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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Threadbare in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for threadbare?
The Irish for threadbare is lomchaite (pronounced “LUM-khatch-eh”). It comes after the noun: cóta lomchaite, a threadbare coat; bróg lomchaite, a threadbare shoe.
How do you say more threadbare and most threadbare in Irish?
níos lomchaite is more threadbare and is lomchaite is most threadbare. In the past tense they become ní ba lomchaite and ba lomchaite.
How do you say very threadbare in Irish?
an-lomchaite. Too threadbare is rólomchaite, and as threadbare as is chomh lomchaite le.
Does lomchaite have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lomchaite can mean threadbare or hackneyed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'lomchaite' and 'seanchaite'?
Both can mean worn or hackneyed; 'lomchaite' stresses being worn bare, while 'seanchaite' stresses being old and worn, and both are used of tired phrases.
