HeyRuaHow to say “unruly” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainrialta
- English:
- unruly, lawless
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unruly:
- níos ainrialta
- Most unruly:
- is ainrialta
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-ree-al-ta” /ˈanʲɾʲiəl̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “ainrialta” mean?
“Ainrialta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unruly
- Not controlled by rules or discipline; behaving in a wild or disorderly way.Also: undisciplined, disorderly, wild, uncontrolled.
1 other meaning: lawless
- 2lawless
- Without law or order, especially describing a place or a state of society.Also: anarchic, anarchical, chaotic.
Other Irish adjectives for unruly: mírialta (unruly)
“Ainrialta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ainrialta after slua (crowd, masculine), after aicme (class, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ainrialta.
More unruly, most unruly, very unruly
Tá an rang seo níos ainrialta ná an rang eile. This class is more unruly than the other class.
| more unruly | níos ainrialta | in the past tense: ní b'ainrialta |
|---|---|---|
| most unruly | is ainrialta | in the past tense: ab ainrialta |
| as unruly as | chomh hainrialta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very unruly | an-ainrialta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unruly | ró-ainrialta | ró- lenites |
“Ainrialta” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Unruly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unruly?
The Irish for unruly is ainrialta (pronounced “AN-ree-al-ta”). It comes after the noun: slua ainrialta, an unruly crowd; aicme ainrialta, an unruly class.
How do you say more unruly and most unruly in Irish?
níos ainrialta is more unruly and is ainrialta is most unruly. In the past tense they become ní b'ainrialta and ab ainrialta.
How do you say very unruly in Irish?
an-ainrialta. Too unruly is ró-ainrialta, and as unruly as is chomh hainrialta le.
Does ainrialta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ainrialta can mean unruly or lawless, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ainrialta' and 'mírialta'?
'Ainrialta' means unruly or lawless, describing a lack of control, while 'mírialta' more often means irregular or disorderly in a general way.
What noun is related to 'ainrialta'?
The related noun is 'ainriail', meaning anarchy or lawlessness.
