fíochmhar
The English word 'vicious' is translated into Irish as fíochmhar.
fíochmhar is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is savage or aggressive.
Meaning: savage, aggressive (adj)
Did you know?
- While fíochmhar describes a savage person, the related word fíoch can actually be used in historical texts to praise a warrior's ferocious courage.
- The word fíochmhar is closely tied to the concept of 'wildness', allowing it to describe a rugged landscape as well as a person.
- In some dialects, the intensity of a 'vicious' description can be heightened by adding specific particles that do not exist in English.
Examples in context
- Bhí an madra fíochmhar.The dog was vicious.
- Tá sé fíochmhar agus dorcha.He is vicious and dark.
Example conversation
Niamh and Conor are discussing a neighborhood dog.
- NiamhAn bhfuil an madra sin fíochmhar?Is that dog vicious?
- ConorTá, bí cúramach leis.Yes, be careful with it.
- NiamhAn bhfuil sé ag fiuiseáil ansin?Is it barking over there?
- ConorTá, tá sé an-fíochmhar inniu.Yes, it is very vicious today.
