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Advisable in Irish (inmholta): Meaning, Forms, Examples

Other uses of ‘inmholta’: praiseworthy

The Irish for advisable is inmholta: plean inmholta, an advisable plan.
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How to say “advisable” in Irish

Irish:
inmholta
English:
advisable, praiseworthy
Word type:
adjective
More advisable:
níos inmholta
Most advisable:
is inmholta
Pronunciation:
“IN-vol-ta”  /ˈɪnʲˌwɔl̪ˠt̪ˠə/

What does “inmholta” mean?

“Inmholta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

advisable
Sensible or wise to do; recommended as the best course.Also: recommended, wise, prudent.
1 other meaning: praiseworthy
2praiseworthy
Deserving praise or approval.Also: commendable, laudable, admirable.

“Inmholta” after a noun

An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is inmholta after plean (plan, masculine), after obair (work, feminine) and after a plural.

after a masculine nounplean inmholtaan advisable plan
after a feminine nounobair inmholtaadvisable work
after a plural nounpleananna inmholtaadvisable plans
plural
pleanannaplans
+
inmholtaadvisable, plural
=
pleananna inmholtaadvisable plans

With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, inmholta.

More advisable, most advisable, very advisable

níosmore
+
inmholtaadvisable
=
níos inmholtamore advisable
ismost
+
inmholtaadvisable
=
is inmholtamost advisable

Bheadh sé níos inmholta fanacht go maidin. It would be more advisable to wait until morning.

more advisableníos inmholtain the past tense: ní b'inmholta
most advisableis inmholtain the past tense: ab inmholta
as advisable aschomh hinmholta lechomh puts an h before a vowel
very advisablean-inmholtaan- lenites, except d, t and s
too advisableró-inmholtaró- lenites

“Inmholta” in a sentence: Irish examples

With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.

Is inmholta fanacht go maidin.
It is advisable to wait until morning.
Rinne sí obair inmholta sa phobal.
She did commendable work in the community.
Tá roinnt moltaí inmholta sa tuarascáil.
There are some commendable proposals in the report.
Bheadh sé níos inmholta fanacht go maidin.
It would be more advisable to wait until morning.
Tá sé inmholta an doras a chur faoi ghlas.
It is advisable to lock the door.

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Advisable in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for advisable?

The Irish for advisable is inmholta (pronounced “IN-vol-ta”). It comes after the noun: plean inmholta, an advisable plan; obair inmholta, advisable work.

How do you say more advisable and most advisable in Irish?

níos inmholta is more advisable and is inmholta is most advisable. In the past tense they become ní b'inmholta and ab inmholta.

How do you say very advisable in Irish?

an-inmholta. Too advisable is ró-inmholta, and as advisable as is chomh hinmholta le.

Does inmholta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Inmholta can mean advisable or praiseworthy, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How do I say 'it is advisable to' in Irish?

Use 'Tá sé inmholta' or 'Is inmholta' followed by a verbal noun clause, for example 'Is inmholta fanacht sa bhaile'.

Is 'inmholta' the same as 'ionmholta'?

Yes, 'ionmholta' is an older or variant spelling; the standard form is 'inmholta', built on 'moladh' (praise, advice).

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