HeyRuaHow to say “woody” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhmadach
- English:
- woody, substantial
- Word type:
- adjective
- Woodier:
- níos adhmadaí
- Woodiest:
- is adhmadaí
- Plural:
- adhmadacha
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-mad-ach” /ˈəimədəx/
What does “adhmadach” mean?
“Adhmadach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- woody
- Made of wood or having the nature of wood.Also: wooden, ligneous.
1 other meaning: substantial
- 2substantial
- Solid, weighty or of real substance, said of something with good material in it.Also: solid, weighty.
“Adhmadach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is adhmadach after gas (stalk, masculine), after cos (foot, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, adhmadacha.
Woodier, woodiest, very woody
Tá an gas seo níos adhmadaí ná an ceann eile. This stem is woodier than the other one.
| woodier | níos adhmadaí | in the past tense: ní b'adhmadaí |
|---|---|---|
| woodiest | is adhmadaí | in the past tense: ab adhmadaí |
| as woody as | chomh hadhmadach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very woody | an-adhmadach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too woody | ró-adhmadach | ró- lenites |
“Adhmadach” 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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Woody in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for woody?
The Irish for woody is adhmadach (pronounced “EYE-mad-ach”). It comes after the noun: gas adhmadach, a woody stalk; cos adhmadach, a woody foot.
How do you say woodier and woodiest in Irish?
níos adhmadaí is woodier and is adhmadaí is woodiest. In the past tense they become ní b'adhmadaí and ab adhmadaí.
What is the plural of adhmadach?
With a plural noun adhmadach becomes adhmadacha: gais adhmadacha, cosa adhmadacha.
How do you say very woody in Irish?
an-adhmadach. Too woody is ró-adhmadach, and as woody as is chomh hadhmadach le.
Does adhmadach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Adhmadach can mean woody or substantial, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'adhmadach' and 'adhmaid'?
'Adhmadach' means woody, having the nature of wood, as in 'planda adhmadach'. For something actually made of wood, Irish usually uses the genitive noun, as in 'bord adhmaid', a wooden table.
