HeyRuaHow to say “untimely” in Irish
- Irish:
- antráthach
- English:
- untimely, unearthly
- Word type:
- adjective
- More untimely:
- níos antráthaí
- Most untimely:
- is antráthaí
- Plural:
- antráthacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-traw-hukh” /ˈan̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠaːhəx/
What does “antráthach” mean?
“Antráthach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- untimely
- Happening at the wrong or an unsuitable time, especially very late.Also: late, unseasonable, ill-timed.
1 other meaning: unearthly
- 2unearthly
- Describes an hour that is unreasonably late or early, as in 'an unearthly hour'.Also: unholy, unreasonable, ungodly.
“Antráthach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is antráthach after bás (death, masculine), after uair (hour, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, antráthacha.
More untimely, most untimely, very untimely
| more untimely | níos antráthaí | in the past tense: ní b'antráthaí |
|---|---|---|
| most untimely | is antráthaí | in the past tense: ab antráthaí |
| as untimely as | chomh hantráthach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very untimely | an-antráthach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too untimely | ró-antráthach | ró- lenites |
“Antráthach” 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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Untimely in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for untimely?
The Irish for untimely is antráthach (pronounced “AN-traw-hukh”). It comes after the noun: bás antráthach, an untimely death; uair antráthach, an untimely hour.
How do you say more untimely and most untimely in Irish?
níos antráthaí is more untimely and is antráthaí is most untimely. In the past tense they become ní b'antráthaí and ab antráthaí.
What is the plural of antráthach?
With a plural noun antráthach becomes antráthacha: básanna antráthacha, uaireanta antráthacha.
How do you say very untimely in Irish?
an-antráthach. Too untimely is ró-antráthach, and as untimely as is chomh hantráthach le.
Does antráthach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Antráthach can mean untimely or unearthly, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'antráthach' different from 'déanach'?
'Déanach' simply means late, while 'antráthach' suggests the timing is unsuitable or unreasonable, as in 'uair antráthach', an unearthly hour.
