HeyRuaHow to say “untidy” in Irish
- Irish:
- amscaí
- English:
- untidy, awkward
- Word type:
- adjective
- More untidy:
- níos amscaí
- Most untidy:
- is amscaí
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-skee” /ˈamˠsˠkiː/
What does “amscaí” mean?
“Amscaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- untidy
- Messy or slovenly in appearance or dress.Also: slovenly, sloppy, messy, dishevelled.
1 other meaning: awkward
- 2awkward
- Clumsy or ungainly in movement or manner.Also: clumsy, ungainly, gawky.
Other Irish adjectives for untidy: míshlachtmhar (untidy), slapach (untidy), neamhsciobalta (untidy)
“Amscaí” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is amscaí after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, amscaí.
More untidy, most untidy, very untidy
Tá sé níos amscaí ná a dheartháir. He is clumsier than his brother.
| more untidy | níos amscaí | in the past tense: ní b'amscaí |
|---|---|---|
| most untidy | is amscaí | in the past tense: ab amscaí |
| as untidy as | chomh hamscaí le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very untidy | an-amscaí | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too untidy | ró-amscaí | ró- lenites |
“Amscaí” 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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Untidy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for untidy?
The Irish for untidy is amscaí (pronounced “AM-skee”). It comes after the noun: fear amscaí, an untidy man; bean amscaí, an untidy woman.
How do you say more untidy and most untidy in Irish?
níos amscaí is more untidy and is amscaí is most untidy. In the past tense they become ní b'amscaí and ab amscaí.
How do you say very untidy in Irish?
an-amscaí. Too untidy is ró-amscaí, and as untidy as is chomh hamscaí le.
Does amscaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Amscaí can mean untidy or awkward, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between amscaí and ciotach?
Amscaí suggests untidiness or ungainliness in general, while ciotach usually means clumsy with the hands, or left-handed.
