HeyRuaHow to say “upper” in Irish
- Irish:
- uachtarach
- English:
- upper, superior
- Word type:
- adjective
- More upper:
- níos uachtaraí
- Most upper:
- is uachtaraí
- Plural:
- uachtaracha
- Pronunciation:
- “OOKH-ta-rokh” /ˈuəxt̪ˠəɾˠəx/
What does “uachtarach” mean?
“Uachtarach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- upper
- Higher in position, located above or on top.Also: top, higher, uppermost.
1 other meaning: superior
- 2superior
- Higher in rank or authority.Also: supreme, senior, higher-ranking.
“Uachtarach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is uachtarach after urlár (floor, masculine), after cúirt (court, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, uachtaracha.
More upper, most upper, very upper
| more upper | níos uachtaraí | in the past tense: ní b'uachtaraí |
|---|---|---|
| most upper | is uachtaraí | in the past tense: ab uachtaraí |
| as upper as | chomh huachtarach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very upper | an-uachtarach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too upper | ró-uachtarach | ró- lenites |
“Uachtarach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Upper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for upper?
The Irish for upper is uachtarach (pronounced “OOKH-ta-rokh”). It comes after the noun: urlár uachtarach, an upper floor; cúirt uachtarach, an upper court.
How do you say more upper and most upper in Irish?
níos uachtaraí is more upper and is uachtaraí is most upper. In the past tense they become ní b'uachtaraí and ab uachtaraí.
What is the plural of uachtarach?
With a plural noun uachtarach becomes uachtaracha: urláir uachtaracha, cúirteanna uachtaracha.
How do you say very upper in Irish?
an-uachtarach. Too upper is ró-uachtarach, and as upper as is chomh huachtarach le.
Does uachtarach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uachtarach can mean upper or superior, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'uachtarach'?
The opposite is 'íochtarach', meaning lower, as in 'an liopa íochtarach' (the lower lip).
How do you say Supreme Court in Irish?
The Supreme Court is 'an Chúirt Uachtarach'.
