HeyRuaHow to say “western” in Irish
- Irish:
- iartharach
- English:
- western, westerly, rear
- Word type:
- adjective
- More western:
- níos iartharaí
- Most western:
- is iartharaí
- Plural:
- iartharacha
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-hur-ukh” /iəɾˠhəɾˠəx/
What does “iartharach” mean?
“Iartharach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- western
- Situated in or belonging to the west.Also: west, occidental.
2 other meanings: westerly or rear
- 2westerly
- Coming from or facing towards the west, especially of wind.Also: from the west.
- 3rear
- Situated at the back; hinder.Also: back, hind.
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“Iartharach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iartharach after cladach (shore, masculine), after gaoth (wind, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iartharacha.
More western, most western, very western
| more western | níos iartharaí | in the past tense: ní b'iartharaí |
|---|---|---|
| most western | is iartharaí | in the past tense: ab iartharaí |
| as western as | chomh hiartharach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very western | an-iartharach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too western | ró-iartharach | ró- lenites |
“Iartharach” 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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Western in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for western?
The Irish for western is iartharach (pronounced “EER-hur-ukh”). It comes after the noun: cladach iartharach, a western shore; gaoth iartharach, a western wind.
How do you say more western and most western in Irish?
níos iartharaí is more western and is iartharaí is most western. In the past tense they become ní b'iartharaí and ab iartharaí.
What is the plural of iartharach?
With a plural noun iartharach becomes iartharacha: cladaí iartharacha, gaotha iartharacha.
How do you say very western in Irish?
an-iartharach. Too western is ró-iartharach, and as western as is chomh hiartharach le.
Does iartharach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iartharach can mean western, westerly or rear, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'iartharach' and 'thiar'?
'Iartharach' is an adjective meaning western, as in 'an Eoraip Iartharach', while 'thiar' is an adverb meaning in the west, as in 'Tá sé thiar i gConamara'.
