HeyRuaHow to say “attributive” in Irish
- Irish:
- aitreabúideach
- English:
- attributive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More attributive:
- níos aitreabúidí
- Most attributive:
- is aitreabúidí
- Plural:
- aitreabúideacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AT-ra-boo-jukh” /ˈatʲɾʲəbuːdʲəx/
What does “aitreabúideach” mean?
- attributive
- Used of a word, usually an adjective, that stands beside a noun and describes it directly, rather than after a verb.Also: attributively used, modifying.
“Aitreabúideach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aitreabúideach after focal (word, masculine), after abairt (sentence, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aitreabúideacha.
More attributive, most attributive, very attributive
Tá an úsáid seo níos aitreabúidí ná an ceann eile. This usage is more attributive than the other one.
| more attributive | níos aitreabúidí | in the past tense: ní b'aitreabúidí |
|---|---|---|
| most attributive | is aitreabúidí | in the past tense: ab aitreabúidí |
| as attributive as | chomh haitreabúideach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very attributive | an-aitreabúideach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too attributive | ró-aitreabúideach | ró- lenites |
“Aitreabúideach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Attributive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for attributive?
The Irish for attributive is aitreabúideach (pronounced “AT-ra-boo-jukh”). It comes after the noun: focal aitreabúideach, an attributive word; abairt aitreabúideach, an attributive sentence.
How do you say more attributive and most attributive in Irish?
níos aitreabúidí is more attributive and is aitreabúidí is most attributive. In the past tense they become ní b'aitreabúidí and ab aitreabúidí.
What is the plural of aitreabúideach?
With a plural noun aitreabúideach becomes aitreabúideacha: focail aitreabúideacha, abairtí aitreabúideacha.
How do you say very attributive in Irish?
an-aitreabúideach. Too attributive is ró-aitreabúideach, and as attributive as is chomh haitreabúideach le.
What is the opposite of 'aitreabúideach'?
The opposite is 'faisnéiseach' (predicative), used when the adjective follows a verb, as in 'Tá an lá fuar', while 'lá fuar' shows aitreabúideach use.
