HeyRuaHow to say “compatible” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhoiriúnach
- English:
- compatible, well-suited
- Word type:
- adjective
- More compatible:
- níos comhoiriúnaí
- Most compatible:
- is comhoiriúnaí
- Plural:
- comhoiriúnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “koh-IR-oo-nukh” /ˈkoːˌɛɾʲuːnˠəx/
What does “comhoiriúnach” mean?
“Comhoiriúnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- compatible
- Able to work, fit or exist together with something else without problems.Also: suited, matching, consistent.
1 other meaning: well-suited
- 2well-suited
- Suitable for each other, as when two people get on well together.Also: suited to each other, harmonious.
“Comhoiriúnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhoiriúnach after ríomhaire (computer, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: bean chomhoiriúnach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: ríomhaire comhoiriúnach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhoiriúnacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: mná comhoiriúnacha.
More compatible, most compatible, very compatible
Tá an leagan nua níos comhoiriúnaí ná an seanleagan. The new version is more compatible than the old version.
| more compatible | níos comhoiriúnaí | in the past tense: ní ba chomhoiriúnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most compatible | is comhoiriúnaí | in the past tense: ba chomhoiriúnaí |
| as compatible as | chomh comhoiriúnach le | no change after chomh |
| very compatible | an-chomhoiriúnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too compatible | róchomhoiriúnach | ró- lenites |
“Comhoiriúnach” 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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Compatible in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compatible?
The Irish for compatible is comhoiriúnach (pronounced “koh-IR-oo-nukh”). It comes after the noun: ríomhaire comhoiriúnach, a compatible computer; bean chomhoiriúnach, a compatible woman.
How do you say more compatible and most compatible in Irish?
níos comhoiriúnaí is more compatible and is comhoiriúnaí is most compatible. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhoiriúnaí and ba chomhoiriúnaí.
Why does comhoiriúnach become chomhoiriúnach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean chomhoiriúnach (a compatible woman) but ríomhaire comhoiriúnach (a compatible computer), because ríomhaire is masculine.
What is the plural of comhoiriúnach?
With a plural noun comhoiriúnach becomes comhoiriúnacha: ríomhairí comhoiriúnacha, mná comhoiriúnacha.
How do you say very compatible in Irish?
an-chomhoiriúnach. Too compatible is róchomhoiriúnach, and as compatible as is chomh comhoiriúnach le.
Does comhoiriúnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhoiriúnach can mean compatible or well-suited, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with comhoiriúnach?
Use le: "comhoiriúnach le Windows" means compatible with Windows.
How is comhoiriúnach different from oiriúnach?
"Oiriúnach" means suitable for something (oiriúnach do), while "comhoiriúnach" means compatible or mutually suited (comhoiriúnach le).
