HeyRuaHow to say “acceptable” in Irish
- Irish:
- inghlactha
- English:
- acceptable, admissible
- Word type:
- adjective
- More acceptable:
- níos inghlactha
- Most acceptable:
- is inghlactha
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-ghlak-ha” /ɪnʲˈɣlˠakə/
What does “inghlactha” mean?
“Inghlactha” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- acceptable
- Good enough to be accepted or allowed.Also: satisfactory, allowable, tolerable.
1 other meaning: admissible
- 2admissible
- Able to be admitted or accepted, for example as evidence in court.Also: allowable, permissible.
“Inghlactha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is inghlactha after réiteach (solution, masculine), after fianaise (evidence, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, inghlactha.
More acceptable, most acceptable, very acceptable
Tá an dara plean níos inghlactha ná an chéad cheann. The second plan is more acceptable than the first one.
| more acceptable | níos inghlactha | in the past tense: ní b'inghlactha |
|---|---|---|
| most acceptable | is inghlactha | in the past tense: ab inghlactha |
| as acceptable as | chomh hinghlactha le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very acceptable | an-inghlactha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too acceptable | ró-inghlactha | ró- lenites |
“Inghlactha” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Acceptable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acceptable?
The Irish for acceptable is inghlactha (pronounced “IN-ghlak-ha”). It comes after the noun: réiteach inghlactha, an acceptable solution; fianaise inghlactha, acceptable evidence.
How do you say more acceptable and most acceptable in Irish?
níos inghlactha is more acceptable and is inghlactha is most acceptable. In the past tense they become ní b'inghlactha and ab inghlactha.
How do you say very acceptable in Irish?
an-inghlactha. Too acceptable is ró-inghlactha, and as acceptable as is chomh hinghlactha le.
Does inghlactha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inghlactha can mean acceptable or admissible, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'inghlactha'?
The opposite is 'do-ghlactha', meaning unacceptable, as in 'Tá sé do-ghlactha'.
Which preposition goes with 'inghlactha'?
Use 'do' or 'ag' for the person: 'Is moladh inghlactha dúinn é' means it is an acceptable proposal for us.
