casta
[ˈkɑsˠt̪ˠə]
The English phrase 'complicated' can be translated into Irish as casta or aimpléiseach.
Meaning: difficult or convoluted (adj)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA |
|---|---|
| casta | [ˈkɑsˠt̪ˠə] (Aran, Munster, narrow) [ˈkasˠt̪ˠə] (Connemara, Mayo, Ulster, narrow) |
| aimpléiseach |
Both words are adjectives used to describe something that is difficult to understand or is convoluted in nature.
Did you know?
- The adjective aimpléiseach can be used to describe a person's temperament, suggesting they are 'difficult' or 'fussy' to deal with.
- Using aimpléiseach to describe a math problem might sound slightly more personified than in English, as if the problem is actively trying to cause you 'trouble'.
- While casta describes something structurally intricate, aimpléiseach is more often used for situations that are tedious or cumbersome.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil an t-eolas casta?Is the information complicated?
Example conversation
Conor and Siobhán are talking about a math problem.
- ConorAn bhfuil an t-abairt seo casta?Is this sentence complicated?
- SiobhánTá, ach is féidir léi.Yes, but it is possible.
- ConorNí thuigim an chuid seo.I don't understand this part.
- SiobhánDéanann mé cúpla nóta duit.I'll make a few notes for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “complicated” translations and entries casta, aimpléiseach, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
