HeyRuaHow to say “watery” in Irish
- Irish:
- uiscí
- English:
- watery, aquatic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More watery:
- níos uiscí
- Most watery:
- is uiscí
- Pronunciation:
- “ish-KEE” /ɪʃˈciː/
What does “uiscí” mean?
“Uiscí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- watery
- Containing a lot of water or thin like water.Also: aqueous, wet, thin, diluted.
1 other meaning: aquatic
- 2aquatic
- Living in or relating to water.Also: water, of water.
“Uiscí” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is uiscí after anraith (soup, masculine), after súil (eye, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, uiscí.
More watery, most watery, very watery
Tá an tae seo níos uiscí ná an ceann eile. This tea is more watery than the other one.
| more watery | níos uiscí | in the past tense: ní b'uiscí |
|---|---|---|
| most watery | is uiscí | in the past tense: ab uiscí |
| as watery as | chomh huiscí le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very watery | an-uiscí | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too watery | ró-uiscí | ró- lenites |
“Uiscí” 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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Watery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for watery?
The Irish for watery is uiscí (pronounced “ish-KEE”). It comes after the noun: anraith uiscí, a watery soup; súil uiscí, a watery eye.
How do you say more watery and most watery in Irish?
níos uiscí is more watery and is uiscí is most watery. In the past tense they become ní b'uiscí and ab uiscí.
How do you say very watery in Irish?
an-uiscí. Too watery is ró-uiscí, and as watery as is chomh huiscí le.
Does uiscí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uiscí can mean watery or aquatic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'uiscí' the same word as the plural of 'uisce'?
No. 'Uiscí' is also the plural of the noun 'uisce' (waters), but as an adjective it means watery. Context shows which one is meant.
