HeyRuaHow to say “uncommon” in Irish
- Irish:
- éagoiteann
- English:
- uncommon, exceptional
- Word type:
- adjective
- More uncommon:
- níos éagoitinne
- Most uncommon:
- is éagoitinne
- Plural:
- éagoiteanna
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gwit-yan” /ˈeːɡɪtʲən̪ˠ/
What does “éagoiteann” mean?
“Éagoiteann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- uncommon
- Not often found or seen; unusual or rare.Also: unusual, rare, unfamiliar.
1 other meaning: exceptional
- 2exceptional
- Out of the ordinary, remarkable or extraordinary.Also: extraordinary, remarkable.
Other Irish adjectives for uncommon: neamhchoitianta (uncommon), neamhghnách (unusual)
“Éagoiteann” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éagoiteann after ainm (name, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éagoiteanna.
More uncommon, most uncommon, very uncommon
Tá an planda seo níos éagoitinne ná an ceann eile. This plant is more uncommon than the other one.
| more uncommon | níos éagoitinne | in the past tense: ní b'éagoitinne |
|---|---|---|
| most uncommon | is éagoitinne | in the past tense: ab éagoitinne |
| as uncommon as | chomh héagoiteann le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very uncommon | an-éagoiteann | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too uncommon | ró-éagoiteann | ró- lenites |
“Éagoiteann” 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.
Uncommon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uncommon?
The Irish for uncommon is éagoiteann (pronounced “AY-gwit-yan”). It comes after the noun: ainm éagoiteann, an uncommon name; aimsir éagoiteann, uncommon weather.
How do you say more uncommon and most uncommon in Irish?
níos éagoitinne is more uncommon and is éagoitinne is most uncommon. In the past tense they become ní b'éagoitinne and ab éagoitinne.
What is the plural of éagoiteann?
With a plural noun éagoiteann becomes éagoiteanna: ainmneacha éagoiteanna, aimsirí éagoiteanna.
How do you say very uncommon in Irish?
an-éagoiteann. Too uncommon is ró-éagoiteann, and as uncommon as is chomh héagoiteann le.
Does éagoiteann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éagoiteann can mean uncommon or exceptional, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'éagoiteann' and 'annamh'?
'Éagoiteann' means uncommon or unusual in kind, while 'annamh' often means rare in frequency, as in 'Is annamh a fheicim é' (I rarely see him).
