fadalach

== Scottish Gaelic == === Etymology === fadal +‎ -ach; compare Irish fadálach === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfatəl̪ˠəx/ === Adjective === fadalach late (in acting or happening) tedious, boring, lengthy Synonyms: liosta, màirnealach, sàraichte ==== Usage notes ==== Fadalach is used for "late" in the sense of "happening after an intended time", whereas anmoch refers to a neutral temporal state. For instance, Dhùisg mi gu fadalach ― "I woke up late" implies having woken up after the intended time, whereas Dhùisg mi gu h-anmoch ― "I woke up late" implies waking up late in the morning, or later in the day, but not in relation to intention. ==== Related terms ==== fada === Mutation ===