HeyRuaHow to say “uncertain” in Irish
- Irish:
- éidearfa
- English:
- uncertain, indefinite
- Word type:
- adjective
- More uncertain:
- níos éidearfa
- Most uncertain:
- is éidearfa
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-der-fa” /eːdʲəɾˠfˠə/
What does “éidearfa” mean?
“Éidearfa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- uncertain
- Not certain or definite; doubtful or not yet decided.Also: indefinite, doubtful, unsure, unclear.
1 other meaning: indefinite
- 2indefinite
- Not clearly fixed or limited, as of a time or amount.Also: vague, undetermined.
Other Irish adjectives for uncertain: éiginnte (uncertain), neamhchinnte (uncertain), amhrasach (doubtful)
“Éidearfa” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éidearfa after toradh (fruit, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éidearfa.
More uncertain, most uncertain, very uncertain
Tá an scéal níos éidearfa anois ná riamh. The situation is more uncertain now than ever.
| more uncertain | níos éidearfa | in the past tense: ní b'éidearfa |
|---|---|---|
| most uncertain | is éidearfa | in the past tense: ab éidearfa |
| as uncertain as | chomh héidearfa le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very uncertain | an-éidearfa | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too uncertain | ró-éidearfa | ró- lenites |
“Éidearfa” 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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Uncertain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uncertain?
The Irish for uncertain is éidearfa (pronounced “AY-der-fa”). It comes after the noun: toradh éidearfa, an uncertain fruit; aimsir éidearfa, uncertain weather.
How do you say more uncertain and most uncertain in Irish?
níos éidearfa is more uncertain and is éidearfa is most uncertain. In the past tense they become ní b'éidearfa and ab éidearfa.
How do you say very uncertain in Irish?
an-éidearfa. Too uncertain is ró-éidearfa, and as uncertain as is chomh héidearfa le.
Does éidearfa have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éidearfa can mean uncertain or indefinite, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'éidearfa' different from 'éiginnte'?
Both mean uncertain, but 'éiginnte' is the more common everyday word, while 'éidearfa' is more formal and literally the opposite of 'dearfa' (certain, positive).
