HeyRuaHow to say “wrong” in Irish
- Irish:
- éigeart
- English:
- wrong, unjust
- Word type:
- adjective
- More wrong:
- níos éigirte
- Most wrong:
- is éigirte
- Plural:
- éigearta
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gyart” /ˈeːɟəɾˠt̪ˠ/
What does “éigeart” mean?
“Éigeart” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wrong
- Not correct or true, containing a mistake.Also: incorrect, mistaken, false.
1 other meaning: unjust
- 2unjust
- Not fair or not morally right.Also: unfair, wrongful, unrighteous.
Other Irish adjectives for wrong: mícheart (wrong), contráilte (wrong)
“Éigeart” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éigeart after freagra (answer, masculine), after uimhir (number, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éigearta.
More wrong, most wrong, very wrong
| more wrong | níos éigirte | in the past tense: ní b'éigirte |
|---|---|---|
| most wrong | is éigirte | in the past tense: ab éigirte |
| as wrong as | chomh héigeart le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very wrong | an-éigeart | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too wrong | ró-éigeart | ró- lenites |
“Éigeart” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Wrong in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wrong?
The Irish for wrong is éigeart (pronounced “AY-gyart”). It comes after the noun: freagra éigeart, a wrong answer; uimhir éigeart, a wrong number.
How do you say more wrong and most wrong in Irish?
níos éigirte is more wrong and is éigirte is most wrong. In the past tense they become ní b'éigirte and ab éigirte.
What is the plural of éigeart?
With a plural noun éigeart becomes éigearta: freagraí éigearta, uimhreacha éigearta.
How do you say very wrong in Irish?
an-éigeart. Too wrong is ró-éigeart, and as wrong as is chomh héigeart le.
Does éigeart have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éigeart can mean wrong or unjust, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between éigeart and mícheart?
Both mean wrong, but mícheart is the everyday word for a mistake, while éigeart is more formal and often carries the sense of unjust or wrongful.
