HeyRuaHow to say “alphabetical” in Irish
- Irish:
- aibítreach
- English:
- alphabetical
- Word type:
- adjective
- More alphabetical:
- níos aibítrí
- Most alphabetical:
- is aibítrí
- Plural:
- aibítreacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AB-ee-chrukh” /ˈabʲiːtʲɾʲəx/
What does “aibítreach” mean?
- alphabetical
- Arranged or relating to the order of the letters of the alphabet.Also: alphabetic, in alphabetical order.
“Aibítreach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aibítreach after liosta (list, masculine), after abairt (sentence, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aibítreacha.
More alphabetical, most alphabetical, very alphabetical
Tá an t-innéacs seo níos aibítrí ná an ceann eile. This index is more alphabetical than the other one.
| more alphabetical | níos aibítrí | in the past tense: ní b'aibítrí |
|---|---|---|
| most alphabetical | is aibítrí | in the past tense: ab aibítrí |
| as alphabetical as | chomh haibítreach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very alphabetical | an-aibítreach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too alphabetical | ró-aibítreach | ró- lenites |
“Aibítreach” 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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Alphabetical in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alphabetical?
The Irish for alphabetical is aibítreach (pronounced “AB-ee-chrukh”). It comes after the noun: liosta aibítreach, an alphabetical list; abairt aibítreach, an alphabetical sentence.
How do you say more alphabetical and most alphabetical in Irish?
níos aibítrí is more alphabetical and is aibítrí is most alphabetical. In the past tense they become ní b'aibítrí and ab aibítrí.
What is the plural of aibítreach?
With a plural noun aibítreach becomes aibítreacha: liostaí aibítreacha, abairtí aibítreacha.
How do you say very alphabetical in Irish?
an-aibítreach. Too alphabetical is ró-aibítreach, and as alphabetical as is chomh haibítreach le.
How do I say 'in alphabetical order' in Irish?
Say 'in ord aibítreach', for example: Cuir na focail in ord aibítreach.
