HeyRuaHow to say “uneasy” in Irish
- Irish:
- corrabhuaiseach
- English:
- uneasy, awkward
- Word type:
- adjective
- More uneasy:
- níos corrabhuaisí
- Most uneasy:
- is corrabhuaisí
- Plural:
- corrabhuaiseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-a-voo-ish-uck” /ˈkɔɾˠəˌwuəʃəx/
What does “corrabhuaiseach” mean?
“Corrabhuaiseach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- uneasy
- Feeling restless, uncomfortable or ill at ease.Also: restless, ill at ease, uncomfortable, fidgety.
1 other meaning: awkward
- 2awkward
- Causing or showing discomfort or embarrassment in a situation.Also: embarrassed, disconcerted.
Other Irish adjectives for uneasy: neamhshocair (uneasy), míshuaimhneach (uneasy), neamhchompordach (uncomfortable)
“Corrabhuaiseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is corrabhuaiseach after páiste (child, masculine), after oíche (night, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: oíche chorrabhuaiseach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: páiste corrabhuaiseach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, corrabhuaiseacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: oícheanta corrabhuaiseacha.
More uneasy, most uneasy, very uneasy
Bhí sí níos corrabhuaisí ná riamh. She was more uneasy than ever.
| more uneasy | níos corrabhuaisí | in the past tense: ní ba chorrabhuaisí |
|---|---|---|
| most uneasy | is corrabhuaisí | in the past tense: ba chorrabhuaisí |
| as uneasy as | chomh corrabhuaiseach le | no change after chomh |
| very uneasy | an-chorrabhuaiseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too uneasy | róchorrabhuaiseach | ró- lenites |
“Corrabhuaiseach” 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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Uneasy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uneasy?
The Irish for uneasy is corrabhuaiseach (pronounced “KUR-a-voo-ish-uck”). It comes after the noun: páiste corrabhuaiseach, an uneasy child; oíche chorrabhuaiseach, an uneasy night.
How do you say more uneasy and most uneasy in Irish?
níos corrabhuaisí is more uneasy and is corrabhuaisí is most uneasy. In the past tense they become ní ba chorrabhuaisí and ba chorrabhuaisí.
Why does corrabhuaiseach become chorrabhuaiseach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So oíche chorrabhuaiseach (an uneasy night) but páiste corrabhuaiseach (an uneasy child), because páiste is masculine.
What is the plural of corrabhuaiseach?
With a plural noun corrabhuaiseach becomes corrabhuaiseacha: páistí corrabhuaiseacha, oícheanta corrabhuaiseacha.
How do you say very uneasy in Irish?
an-chorrabhuaiseach. Too uneasy is róchorrabhuaiseach, and as uneasy as is chomh corrabhuaiseach le.
Does corrabhuaiseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Corrabhuaiseach can mean uneasy or awkward, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is related to 'corrabhuaiseach'?
The noun is 'corrabhuais', meaning uneasiness or restlessness, as in 'Tá corrabhuais orm' (I feel uneasy).
