HeyRuaHow to say “adaptable” in Irish
- Irish:
- oiriúnaitheach
- English:
- adaptable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More adaptable:
- níos oiriúnaithí
- Most adaptable:
- is oiriúnaithí
- Plural:
- oiriúnaitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IR-oo-nih-hukh” /ˈɛɾʲuːnˠəhəx/
What does “oiriúnaitheach” mean?
- adaptable
- Able to adjust or be adjusted to suit new conditions or needs.Also: adjustable, flexible, adaptive.
“Oiriúnaitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is oiriúnaitheach after duine (person, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, oiriúnaitheacha.
More adaptable, most adaptable, very adaptable
Tá páistí níos oiriúnaithí ná daoine fásta. Children are more adaptable than adults.
| more adaptable | níos oiriúnaithí | in the past tense: ní b'oiriúnaithí |
|---|---|---|
| most adaptable | is oiriúnaithí | in the past tense: ab oiriúnaithí |
| as adaptable as | chomh hoiriúnaitheach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very adaptable | an-oiriúnaitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too adaptable | ró-oiriúnaitheach | ró- lenites |
“Oiriúnaitheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Adaptable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adaptable?
The Irish for adaptable is oiriúnaitheach (pronounced “IR-oo-nih-hukh”). It comes after the noun: duine oiriúnaitheach, an adaptable person; bean oiriúnaitheach, an adaptable woman.
How do you say more adaptable and most adaptable in Irish?
níos oiriúnaithí is more adaptable and is oiriúnaithí is most adaptable. In the past tense they become ní b'oiriúnaithí and ab oiriúnaithí.
What is the plural of oiriúnaitheach?
With a plural noun oiriúnaitheach becomes oiriúnaitheacha: daoine oiriúnaitheacha, mná oiriúnaitheacha.
How do you say very adaptable in Irish?
an-oiriúnaitheach. Too adaptable is ró-oiriúnaitheach, and as adaptable as is chomh hoiriúnaitheach le.
What is the difference between 'oiriúnaitheach' and 'oiriúnach'?
'Oiriúnach' means suitable or appropriate, while 'oiriúnaitheach' means adaptable or able to be adjusted.
