backward in Irish
backward in Irish is ar gcúl, siar, fágtha — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
backward in Irish
ar gcúl
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
siar
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
fágtha
ar gcúl
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
cúlánta
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
ar gcúl
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
What does "backward" mean?
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adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
"He took a backward glance before leaving the room."
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adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
"Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes."
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adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.
"He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it."
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backward in a sentence
- He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
- The car rolled backward down the hill.
- Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes.
- He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "backward" in Irish?
"backward" in Irish is ar gcúl, siar, fágtha. backward means: Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
How do you use "backward" in a sentence?
Example: "He took a backward glance before leaving the room." In Irish, "backward" is ar gcúl, siar, fágtha.
Are there other ways to say "backward" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 4 translations listed for "backward": ar gcúl, siar, fágtha, cúlánta.
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