HeyRuaHow to say “compliant” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhlíontach
- English:
- compliant, fulfilling
- Word type:
- adjective
- More compliant:
- níos comhlíontaí
- Most compliant:
- is comhlíontaí
- Plural:
- comhlíontacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-leen-tukh” /ˈkoːl̠ʲiːn̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “comhlíontach” mean?
“Comhlíontach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- compliant
- Meeting or conforming to a required rule, standard or specification.Also: conforming, in compliance.
1 other meaning: fulfilling
- 2fulfilling
- Carrying out or fulfilling what is required or promised.Also: complying, observant.
“Comhlíontach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is comhlíontach after córas (system, masculine), after oifig (office, 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: oifig chomhlíontach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: córas comhlíontach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, comhlíontacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: córais chomhlíontacha; after other plurals it does not: oifigí comhlíontacha.
More compliant, most compliant, very compliant
Tá an leagan nua níos comhlíontaí ná an seancheann. The new version is more compliant than the old one.
| more compliant | níos comhlíontaí | in the past tense: ní ba chomhlíontaí |
|---|---|---|
| most compliant | is comhlíontaí | in the past tense: ba chomhlíontaí |
| as compliant as | chomh comhlíontach le | no change after chomh |
| very compliant | an-chomhlíontach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too compliant | róchomhlíontach | ró- lenites |
“Comhlíontach” 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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Compliant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compliant?
The Irish for compliant is comhlíontach (pronounced “KOH-leen-tukh”). It comes after the noun: córas comhlíontach, a compliant system; oifig chomhlíontach, a compliant office.
How do you say more compliant and most compliant in Irish?
níos comhlíontaí is more compliant and is comhlíontaí is most compliant. In the past tense they become ní ba chomhlíontaí and ba chomhlíontaí.
Why does comhlíontach become chomhlíontach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So oifig chomhlíontach (a compliant office) but córas comhlíontach (a compliant system), because córas is masculine.
What is the plural of comhlíontach?
With a plural noun comhlíontach becomes comhlíontacha: córais chomhlíontacha, oifigí comhlíontacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very compliant in Irish?
an-chomhlíontach. Too compliant is róchomhlíontach, and as compliant as is chomh comhlíontach le.
Does comhlíontach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhlíontach can mean compliant or fulfilling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with comhlíontach?
Use 'le': 'comhlíontach leis na rialacha' means compliant with the rules.
