HeyRuaHow to say “weak” in Irish
- Irish:
- lag
- English:
- weak, faint
- Word type:
- adjective
- Weaker:
- níos laige
- Weakest:
- is laige
- Plural:
- laga
- Pronunciation:
- “lag” /l̪ˠɑɡ/
What does “lag” mean?
“Lag” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- weak
- Lacking physical strength or energy.Also: feeble, frail, faint.
2 other meanings: faint
- 2weak
- Not strong in effect, quality or argument, such as weak tea or a weak excuse.Also: poor, thin, flimsy.
- 3faint
- Dim or slight, such as a faint light or a faint sound.Also: dim, slight.
Other Irish adjectives for weak: fann (weak)
“Lag” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lag 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, laga.
Weaker, weakest, very weak
Tá sé níos laige inniu ná inné. He is weaker today than yesterday.
| weaker | níos laige | in the past tense: ní ba laige |
|---|---|---|
| weakest | is laige | in the past tense: ba laige |
| as weak as | chomh lag le | no change after chomh |
| very weak | an-lag | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too weak | rólag | ró- lenites |
“Lag” 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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Weak in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for weak?
The Irish for weak is lag (pronounced “lag”). It comes after the noun: fear lag, a weak man; bean lag, a weak woman.
How do you say weaker and weakest in Irish?
níos laige is weaker and is laige is weakest. In the past tense they become ní ba laige and ba laige.
What is the plural of lag?
With a plural noun lag becomes laga: fir laga, mná laga.
How do you say very weak in Irish?
an-lag. Too weak is rólag, and as weak as is chomh lag le.
Does lag have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lag can mean weak or faint, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'lag'?
The usual opposite is 'láidir', strong, as in 'fear láidir' versus 'fear lag'.
How do I say 'weak with hunger'?
Use 'le': 'Bhí mé lag le hocras', I was weak with hunger.
