HeyRuaHow to say “visual” in Irish
- Irish:
- amharcach
- English:
- visual, sightly
- Word type:
- adjective
- More visual:
- níos amharcaí
- Most visual:
- is amharcaí
- Plural:
- amharcacha
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-ar-kokh” /ˈaurˠkəx/
What does “amharcach” mean?
“Amharcach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- visual
- Relating to sight or seeing, perceived through the eyes.Also: optical, ocular, of sight.
1 other meaning: sightly
- 2sightly
- Pleasant to look at, good-looking to the eye.Also: pleasing to the eye, good-looking, pleasant to behold.
“Amharcach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is amharcach after fear (man, masculine), after cuimhne (memory, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, amharcacha.
More visual, most visual, very visual
Tá an leagan nua níos amharcaí ná an seancheann. The new version is more visual than the old one.
| more visual | níos amharcaí | in the past tense: ní b'amharcaí |
|---|---|---|
| most visual | is amharcaí | in the past tense: ab amharcaí |
| as visual as | chomh hamharcach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very visual | an-amharcach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too visual | ró-amharcach | ró- lenites |
“Amharcach” 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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Visual in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for visual?
The Irish for visual is amharcach (pronounced “OW-ar-kokh”). It comes after the noun: fear amharcach, a visual man; cuimhne amharcach, a visual memory.
How do you say more visual and most visual in Irish?
níos amharcaí is more visual and is amharcaí is most visual. In the past tense they become ní b'amharcaí and ab amharcaí.
What is the plural of amharcach?
With a plural noun amharcach becomes amharcacha: fir amharcacha, cuimhní amharcacha.
How do you say very visual in Irish?
an-amharcach. Too visual is ró-amharcach, and as visual as is chomh hamharcach le.
Does amharcach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Amharcach can mean visual or sightly, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the Irish for 'the visual arts'?
The visual arts are usually called 'na hamharcealaíona' or 'ealaíona amharcacha', from 'amharc', meaning sight or view.
