HeyRuaHow to say “uncertain” in Irish
- Irish:
- éiginnte
- English:
- uncertain, indefinite, undecided, infinite
- Word type:
- adjective
- More uncertain:
- níos éiginnte
- Most uncertain:
- is éiginnte
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-ging-cha” /ˈeːɟiːnʲtʲə/
What does “éiginnte” mean?
“Éiginnte” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- uncertain
- Not sure or not definitely known.Also: unsure, doubtful, unclear.
3 other meanings: indefinite or undecided or infinite
- 2indefinite
- Not fixed or clearly defined, as of a time, amount or meaning; also the grammatical term for the indefinite form.Also: vague, undetermined, unspecified.
- 3undecided
- Not having made up one's mind.Also: hesitant, in two minds.
- 4infinite
- Without limit or end.Also: unlimited, boundless.
Other Irish adjectives for uncertain: neamhchinnte (uncertain), amhrasach (doubtful)
“Éiginnte” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éiginnte after toradh (fruit, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éiginnte.
More uncertain, most uncertain, very uncertain
Tá an scéal níos éiginnte anois ná riamh. The situation is more uncertain now than ever.
| more uncertain | níos éiginnte | in the past tense: ní b'éiginnte |
|---|---|---|
| most uncertain | is éiginnte | in the past tense: ab éiginnte |
| as uncertain as | chomh héiginnte le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very uncertain | an-éiginnte | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too uncertain | ró-éiginnte | ró- lenites |
“Éiginnte” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Uncertain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uncertain?
The Irish for uncertain is éiginnte (pronounced “AY-ging-cha”). It comes after the noun: toradh éiginnte, an uncertain fruit; aimsir éiginnte, uncertain weather.
How do you say more uncertain and most uncertain in Irish?
níos éiginnte is more uncertain and is éiginnte is most uncertain. In the past tense they become ní b'éiginnte and ab éiginnte.
How do you say very uncertain in Irish?
an-éiginnte. Too uncertain is ró-éiginnte, and as uncertain as is chomh héiginnte le.
Does éiginnte have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éiginnte can mean uncertain, indefinite, undecided or infinite, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between éiginnte and neamhchinnte?
Both mean uncertain; neamhchinnte is very common for a person being unsure, while éiginnte also covers indefinite or vague things, as in an t-alt éiginnte.
Which preposition is used with éiginnte?
Use faoi for the thing you are unsure about, as in Tá mé éiginnte faoin dáta.
