HeyRuaHow to say “comparable” in Irish
- Irish:
- inchurtha
- English:
- comparable, able to be put, tillable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More comparable:
- níos inchurtha
- Most comparable:
- is inchurtha
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-khur-ha” /ˈɪnʲxʊɾˠhə/
What does “inchurtha” mean?
“Inchurtha” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- comparable
- Equal to or able to match someone or something, used with 'le'.Also: a match for, equal to, on a par with.
2 other meanings: able to be put or tillable
- 2able to be put
- Able to be put, set or applied, especially in phrases built on 'cuir', such as 'inchurtha i bhfeidhm' (enforceable).Also: enforceable, returnable, communicable, applicable.
- 3tillable
- Of land or a crop: able to be sown or planted.Also: arable, plantable.
“Inchurtha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is inchurtha after imreoir (player, masculine), after foireann (team, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, inchurtha.
More comparable, most comparable, very comparable
Níl aon rud níos inchurtha leis an mbunleagan. Nothing is more comparable to the original.
| more comparable | níos inchurtha | in the past tense: ní b'inchurtha |
|---|---|---|
| most comparable | is inchurtha | in the past tense: ab inchurtha |
| as comparable as | chomh hinchurtha le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very comparable | an-inchurtha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too comparable | ró-inchurtha | ró- lenites |
“Inchurtha” 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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Comparable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for comparable?
The Irish for comparable is inchurtha (pronounced “IN-khur-ha”). It comes after the noun: imreoir inchurtha, a comparable player; foireann inchurtha, a comparable team.
How do you say more comparable and most comparable in Irish?
níos inchurtha is more comparable and is inchurtha is most comparable. In the past tense they become ní b'inchurtha and ab inchurtha.
How do you say very comparable in Irish?
an-inchurtha. Too comparable is ró-inchurtha, and as comparable as is chomh hinchurtha le.
Does inchurtha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inchurtha can mean comparable, able to be put or tillable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with 'inchurtha' when comparing?
Use 'le': 'Níl aon duine inchurtha leis' means 'Nobody is a match for him'.
