HeyRuaHow to say “changeable” in Irish
- Irish:
- athraitheach
- English:
- changeable, variable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More changeable:
- níos athraithí
- Most changeable:
- is athraithí
- Plural:
- athraitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-ra-hach” /ˈahɾˠəhəx/
What does “athraitheach” mean?
“Athraitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- changeable
- Likely to change often, not staying the same.Also: variable, fickle, inconstant.
1 other meaning: variable
- 2variable
- Able to vary or be changed, as in a variable quantity or setting.Also: adjustable, movable.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Athraitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is athraitheach after fear (man, masculine), after aigne (mind, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, athraitheacha.
More changeable, most changeable, very changeable
Tá an aimsir níos athraithí sa gheimhreadh. The weather is more changeable in winter.
| more changeable | níos athraithí | in the past tense: ní b'athraithí |
|---|---|---|
| most changeable | is athraithí | in the past tense: ab athraithí |
| as changeable as | chomh hathraitheach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very changeable | an-athraitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too changeable | ró-athraitheach | ró- lenites |
“Athraitheach” 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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Changeable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for changeable?
The Irish for changeable is athraitheach (pronounced “AH-ra-hach”). It comes after the noun: fear athraitheach, a changeable man; aigne athraitheach, a changeable mind.
How do you say more changeable and most changeable in Irish?
níos athraithí is more changeable and is athraithí is most changeable. In the past tense they become ní b'athraithí and ab athraithí.
What is the plural of athraitheach?
With a plural noun athraitheach becomes athraitheacha: fir athraitheacha, aigní athraitheacha.
How do you say very changeable in Irish?
an-athraitheach. Too changeable is ró-athraitheach, and as changeable as is chomh hathraitheach le.
Does athraitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athraitheach can mean changeable or variable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'athraitheach' and 'guagach'?
'Athraitheach' means changeable in general, for weather or quantities, while 'guagach' is more often used of fickle, unstable people or things.
