HeyRuaHow to say “uniform” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonfhoirmeach
- English:
- uniform
- Word type:
- adjective
- More uniform:
- níos aonfhoirmí
- Most uniform:
- is aonfhoirmí
- Plural:
- aonfhoirmeacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-ir-im-ukh” /ˈeːnˌɪɾʲəmʲəx/
What does “aonfhoirmeach” mean?
- uniform
- Having the same form, shape or character throughout, without variation.Also: consistent, even, homogeneous, standardised.
“Aonfhoirmeach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aonfhoirmeach after dath (colour, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aonfhoirmeacha.
More uniform, most uniform, very uniform
Tá an litriú níos aonfhoirmí anois ná mar a bhí. The spelling is more uniform now than it was.
| more uniform | níos aonfhoirmí | in the past tense: ní b'aonfhoirmí |
|---|---|---|
| most uniform | is aonfhoirmí | in the past tense: ab aonfhoirmí |
| as uniform as | chomh haonfhoirmeach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very uniform | an-aonfhoirmeach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too uniform | ró-aonfhoirmeach | ró- lenites |
“Aonfhoirmeach” 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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Uniform in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uniform?
The Irish for uniform is aonfhoirmeach (pronounced “AYN-ir-im-ukh”). It comes after the noun: dath aonfhoirmeach, a uniform colour; bean aonfhoirmeach, a uniform woman.
How do you say more uniform and most uniform in Irish?
níos aonfhoirmí is more uniform and is aonfhoirmí is most uniform. In the past tense they become ní b'aonfhoirmí and ab aonfhoirmí.
What is the plural of aonfhoirmeach?
With a plural noun aonfhoirmeach becomes aonfhoirmeacha: dathanna aonfhoirmeacha, mná aonfhoirmeacha.
How do you say very uniform in Irish?
an-aonfhoirmeach. Too uniform is ró-aonfhoirmeach, and as uniform as is chomh haonfhoirmeach le.
Is 'aonfhoirmeach' the word for a school uniform?
No, a school uniform is the noun 'éide scoile'; 'aonfhoirmeach' is only the adjective meaning uniform or consistent, as in 'luas aonfhoirmeach'.
