HeyRuaHow to say “violent” in Irish
- Irish:
- anfhorlannach
- English:
- violent, oppressive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More violent:
- níos anfhorlannaí
- Most violent:
- is anfhorlannaí
- Plural:
- anfhorlannacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-or-lan-akh” /ˈanˠoɾˠl̪ˠən̪ˠəx/
What does “anfhorlannach” mean?
“Anfhorlannach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- violent
- Using great force or violence against people.Also: brutal, aggressive.
1 other meaning: oppressive
- 2oppressive
- Using power cruelly and unjustly over others.Also: tyrannical, domineering.
Other Irish adjectives for violent: foréigneach (violent)
“Anfhorlannach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is anfhorlannach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, anfhorlannacha.
More violent, most violent, very violent
Bhí an dara hionsaí níos anfhorlannaí ná an chéad cheann. The second attack was more violent than the first.
| more violent | níos anfhorlannaí | in the past tense: ní b'anfhorlannaí |
|---|---|---|
| most violent | is anfhorlannaí | in the past tense: ab anfhorlannaí |
| as violent as | chomh hanfhorlannach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very violent | an-anfhorlannach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too violent | ró-anfhorlannach | ró- lenites |
“Anfhorlannach” 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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Violent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for violent?
The Irish for violent is anfhorlannach (pronounced “AN-or-lan-akh”). It comes after the noun: fear anfhorlannach, a violent man; bean anfhorlannach, a violent woman.
How do you say more violent and most violent in Irish?
níos anfhorlannaí is more violent and is anfhorlannaí is most violent. In the past tense they become ní b'anfhorlannaí and ab anfhorlannaí.
What is the plural of anfhorlannach?
With a plural noun anfhorlannach becomes anfhorlannacha: fir anfhorlannacha, mná anfhorlannacha.
How do you say very violent in Irish?
an-anfhorlannach. Too violent is ró-anfhorlannach, and as violent as is chomh hanfhorlannach le.
Does anfhorlannach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Anfhorlannach can mean violent or oppressive, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'anfhorlannach' and 'foréigneach'?
Both can mean violent; 'foréigneach' is the more common everyday word, while 'anfhorlannach' often suggests oppressive or outrageous use of force.
