HeyRuaHow to say “wrinkled” in Irish
- Irish:
- rocach
- English:
- wrinkled, corrugated
- Word type:
- adjective
- More wrinkled:
- níos rocaí
- Most wrinkled:
- is rocaí
- Plural:
- rocacha
- Pronunciation:
- “RUK-akh” /ˈrˠʊkəx/
What does “rocach” mean?
“Rocach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wrinkled
- Having many small lines or folds, like skin, cloth or paper.Also: creased, crinkled, furrowed, rumpled.
1 other meaning: corrugated
- 2corrugated
- Shaped into ridges and grooves, like a metal roofing sheet.Also: ridged, rugose.
“Rocach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is rocach after éadan (forehead, masculine), after léine (shirt, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, rocacha.
More wrinkled, most wrinkled, very wrinkled
Tá a éadan níos rocaí ná riamh. His face is more wrinkled than ever.
| more wrinkled | níos rocaí | in the past tense: ní ba rocaí |
|---|---|---|
| most wrinkled | is rocaí | in the past tense: ba rocaí |
| as wrinkled as | chomh rocach le | no change after chomh |
| very wrinkled | an-rocach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too wrinkled | rórocach | ró- lenites |
“Rocach” 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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Wrinkled in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wrinkled?
The Irish for wrinkled is rocach (pronounced “RUK-akh”). It comes after the noun: éadan rocach, a wrinkled forehead; léine rocach, a wrinkled shirt.
How do you say more wrinkled and most wrinkled in Irish?
níos rocaí is more wrinkled and is rocaí is most wrinkled. In the past tense they become ní ba rocaí and ba rocaí.
What is the plural of rocach?
With a plural noun rocach becomes rocacha: éadain rocacha, léinte rocacha.
How do you say very wrinkled in Irish?
an-rocach. Too wrinkled is rórocach, and as wrinkled as is chomh rocach le.
Does rocach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rocach can mean wrinkled or corrugated, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the noun related to 'rocach'?
The noun is 'roc', meaning a wrinkle or crease, as in 'roc i d'éadan', a wrinkle in your forehead.
