HeyRuaHow to say “appropriate” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomchuí
- English:
- appropriate
- Word type:
- adjective
- More appropriate:
- níos iomchuí
- Most appropriate:
- is iomchuí
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-khee” /ˈʊmˠəxiː/
What does “iomchuí” mean?
- appropriate
- Suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose.Also: suitable, fitting, proper, relevant.
Other Irish adjectives for appropriate: cuí (appropriate), fóirsteanach (suitable), feiliúnach (suitable)
“Iomchuí” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iomchuí after freagra (answer, masculine), after aidhm (aim, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iomchuí.
More appropriate, most appropriate, very appropriate
Bheadh an seomra eile níos iomchuí. The other room would be more suitable.
| more appropriate | níos iomchuí | in the past tense: ní b'iomchuí |
|---|---|---|
| most appropriate | is iomchuí | in the past tense: ab iomchuí |
| as appropriate as | chomh hiomchuí le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very appropriate | an-iomchuí | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too appropriate | ró-iomchuí | ró- lenites |
“Iomchuí” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Appropriate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appropriate?
The Irish for appropriate is iomchuí (pronounced “UM-khee”). It comes after the noun: freagra iomchuí, an appropriate answer; aidhm iomchuí, an appropriate aim.
How do you say more appropriate and most appropriate in Irish?
níos iomchuí is more appropriate and is iomchuí is most appropriate. In the past tense they become ní b'iomchuí and ab iomchuí.
How do you say very appropriate in Irish?
an-iomchuí. Too appropriate is ró-iomchuí, and as appropriate as is chomh hiomchuí le.
What is the difference between 'iomchuí' and 'oiriúnach'?
Both mean suitable, but 'iomchuí' is more formal and common in official texts, often meaning appropriate or relevant, while 'oiriúnach' is the everyday word for suitable.
