HeyRuaHow to say “unripe” in Irish
- Irish:
- anabaí
- English:
- unripe, immature, premature
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unripe:
- níos anabaí
- Most unripe:
- is anabaí
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-a-bee” /ˈanəbˠiː/
What does “anabaí” mean?
“Anabaí” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unripe
- Not yet ripe, said of fruit or crops that are not ready to eat or harvest.Also: green, not ripe.
2 other meanings: immature or premature
- 2immature
- Not fully grown or developed, in body or in mind.Also: undeveloped, childish.
- 3premature
- Happening too early, especially of a birth or a death.Also: untimely, early.
Other Irish adjectives for unripe: neamhaibí (unripe)
“Anabaí” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is anabaí after úll (apple, masculine), after cearc (hen, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, anabaí.
More unripe, most unripe, very unripe
Tá an t-arbhar seo níos anabaí ná an t-arbhar thall. This corn is less ripe than the corn over there.
| more unripe | níos anabaí | in the past tense: ní b'anabaí |
|---|---|---|
| most unripe | is anabaí | in the past tense: ab anabaí |
| as unripe as | chomh hanabaí le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very unripe | an-anabaí | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unripe | ró-anabaí | ró- lenites |
“Anabaí” 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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Unripe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unripe?
The Irish for unripe is anabaí (pronounced “AN-a-bee”). It comes after the noun: úll anabaí, an unripe apple; cearc anabaí, an unripe hen.
How do you say more unripe and most unripe in Irish?
níos anabaí is more unripe and is anabaí is most unripe. In the past tense they become ní b'anabaí and ab anabaí.
How do you say very unripe in Irish?
an-anabaí. Too unripe is ró-anabaí, and as unripe as is chomh hanabaí le.
Does anabaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Anabaí can mean unripe, immature or premature, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'anabaí'?
The opposite is 'aibí', meaning ripe or mature, as in 'úll aibí' (a ripe apple).
