HeyRuaHow to say “unfair” in Irish
- Irish:
- éagothrom
- English:
- unfair, uneven
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unfair:
- níos éagothroime
- Most unfair:
- is éagothroime
- Plural:
- éagothroma
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-guh-hrum” /ˈeːɡəhɾəm/
What does “éagothrom” mean?
“Éagothrom” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unfair
- Not just or fair to everyone involved.Also: unjust, inequitable, unequal.
1 other meaning: uneven
- 2uneven
- Not level, balanced or equal in weight or amount.Also: unbalanced, lopsided, unequal.
Other Irish adjectives for unfair: míréasúnta (unreasonable), míchothrom (unfair), éagórach (unjust)
“Éagothrom” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éagothrom after cluiche (game, masculine), after scéim (scheme, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éagothroma.
More unfair, most unfair, very unfair
Tá an córas seo níos éagothroime ná an seancheann. This system is more unfair than the old one.
| more unfair | níos éagothroime | in the past tense: ní b'éagothroime |
|---|---|---|
| most unfair | is éagothroime | in the past tense: ab éagothroime |
| as unfair as | chomh héagothrom le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very unfair | an-éagothrom | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unfair | ró-éagothrom | ró- lenites |
“Éagothrom” 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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Unfair in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unfair?
The Irish for unfair is éagothrom (pronounced “AY-guh-hrum”). It comes after the noun: cluiche éagothrom, an unfair game; scéim éagothrom, an unfair scheme.
How do you say more unfair and most unfair in Irish?
níos éagothroime is more unfair and is éagothroime is most unfair. In the past tense they become ní b'éagothroime and ab éagothroime.
What is the plural of éagothrom?
With a plural noun éagothrom becomes éagothroma: cluichí éagothroma, scéimeanna éagothroma.
How do you say very unfair in Irish?
an-éagothrom. Too unfair is ró-éagothrom, and as unfair as is chomh héagothrom le.
Does éagothrom have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éagothrom can mean unfair or uneven, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between éagothrom and míchothrom?
Both mean unfair or uneven and are often interchangeable; míchothrom is very common in speech, while éagothrom is common in writing. The opposite of both is cothrom.
Which preposition follows éagothrom?
Use ar for the person affected: Tá sé éagothrom ar na daltaí, 'It is unfair on the pupils'.
