HeyRuaHow to say “capable” in Irish
- Irish:
- inniúil
- English:
- capable, fit
- Word type:
- adjective
- More capable:
- níos inniúla
- Most capable:
- is inniúla
- Plural:
- inniúla
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-yoo-il” /ˈɪnʲuːlʲ/
What does “inniúil” mean?
“Inniúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- capable
- Having the ability or skill to do something well.Also: able, competent, skilled.
“Inniúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is inniúil after múinteoir (teacher, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, inniúla.
More capable, most capable, very capable
Tá sí níos inniúla ná a deartháir. She is more capable than her brother.
| more capable | níos inniúla | in the past tense: ní b'inniúla |
|---|---|---|
| most capable | is inniúla | in the past tense: ab inniúla |
| as capable as | chomh hinniúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very capable | an-inniúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too capable | ró-inniúil | ró- lenites |
“Inniúil” 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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Capable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for capable?
The Irish for capable is inniúil (pronounced “IN-yoo-il”). It comes after the noun: múinteoir inniúil, a capable teacher; bean inniúil, a capable woman.
How do you say more capable and most capable in Irish?
níos inniúla is more capable and is inniúla is most capable. In the past tense they become ní b'inniúla and ab inniúla.
What is the plural of inniúil?
With a plural noun inniúil becomes inniúla: múinteoirí inniúla, mná inniúla.
How do you say very capable in Irish?
an-inniúil. Too capable is ró-inniúil, and as capable as is chomh hinniúil le.
Does inniúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inniúil can mean capable or fit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with inniúil?
Use 'ar': 'Tá sé inniúil ar an obair' means he is capable of doing the work.
How is inniúil different from ábalta?
'Ábalta' is the everyday word for able, while 'inniúil' stresses competence or fitness for a task, as in 'oibrí inniúil'.
