HeyRuaHow to say “unilateral” in Irish
- Irish:
- aontaobhach
- English:
- unilateral, one-sided
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unilateral:
- níos aontaobhaí
- Most unilateral:
- is aontaobhaí
- Plural:
- aontaobhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-tee-wakh” /ˈeːnˠt̪ˠiːwəx/
What does “aontaobhach” mean?
“Aontaobhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unilateral
- Done or decided by one side only, without the agreement of the other side.Also: one-sided, one-party.
1 other meaning: one-sided
- 2one-sided
- Having or affecting only one side.Also: single-sided.
“Aontaobhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aontaobhach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aontaobhacha.
More unilateral, most unilateral, very unilateral
Bhí an plean seo níos aontaobhaí ná an ceann eile. This plan was more one-sided than the other one.
| more unilateral | níos aontaobhaí | in the past tense: ní b'aontaobhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most unilateral | is aontaobhaí | in the past tense: ab aontaobhaí |
| as unilateral as | chomh haontaobhach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very unilateral | an-aontaobhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unilateral | ró-aontaobhach | ró- lenites |
“Aontaobhach” 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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Unilateral in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unilateral?
The Irish for unilateral is aontaobhach (pronounced “AYN-tee-wakh”). It comes after the noun: fear aontaobhach, a unilateral man; bean aontaobhach, a unilateral woman.
How do you say more unilateral and most unilateral in Irish?
níos aontaobhaí is more unilateral and is aontaobhaí is most unilateral. In the past tense they become ní b'aontaobhaí and ab aontaobhaí.
What is the plural of aontaobhach?
With a plural noun aontaobhach becomes aontaobhacha: fir aontaobhacha, mná aontaobhacha.
How do you say very unilateral in Irish?
an-aontaobhach. Too unilateral is ró-aontaobhach, and as unilateral as is chomh haontaobhach le.
Does aontaobhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aontaobhach can mean unilateral or one-sided, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'aontaobhach'?
For agreements between two sides use 'déthaobhach' (bilateral), and for many sides 'iltaobhach' (multilateral).
Does 'aontaobhach' mean biased?
Not usually; for a biased opinion 'leataobhach' or 'claonta' is more common, while 'aontaobhach' mainly means unilateral.
