HeyRuaHow to say “woollen” in Irish
- Irish:
- olanda
- English:
- woollen, woolly
- Word type:
- adjective
- More woollen:
- níos olanda
- Most woollen:
- is olanda
- Pronunciation:
- “OL-an-da” /ˈɔl̪ˠən̪ˠd̪ˠə/
What does “olanda” mean?
“Olanda” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- woollen
- Made of wool.Also: wool, made of wool, woolen.
1 other meaning: woolly
- 2woolly
- Soft and fleecy like wool.Also: fleecy, wool-like.
“Olanda” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is olanda after geansaí (jumper, masculine), after culaith (suit, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, olanda.
More woollen, most woollen, very woollen
| more woollen | níos olanda | in the past tense: ní b'olanda |
|---|---|---|
| most woollen | is olanda | in the past tense: ab olanda |
| as woollen as | chomh holanda le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very woollen | an-olanda | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too woollen | ró-olanda | ró- lenites |
“Olanda” 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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Woollen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for woollen?
The Irish for woollen is olanda (pronounced “OL-an-da”). It comes after the noun: geansaí olanda, a woollen jumper; culaith olanda, a woollen suit.
How do you say more woollen and most woollen in Irish?
níos olanda is more woollen and is olanda is most woollen. In the past tense they become ní b'olanda and ab olanda.
How do you say very woollen in Irish?
an-olanda. Too woollen is ró-olanda, and as woollen as is chomh holanda le.
Does olanda have more than one meaning?
Yes. Olanda can mean woollen or woolly, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'olanda' a separate adjective or the genitive of 'olann'?
It comes from the genitive of 'olann' (wool), so 'geansaí olanda' literally means a jumper of wool. It is used like an adjective and does not change form.
