HeyRuaHow to say “compulsory” in Irish
- Irish:
- éigeantach
- English:
- compulsory, forced
- Word type:
- adjective
- More compulsory:
- níos éigeantaí
- Most compulsory:
- is éigeantaí
- Plural:
- éigeantacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gun-tukh” /ˈeːɟənˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “éigeantach” mean?
“Éigeantach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- compulsory
- Required by a rule or law, so that you must do it.Also: mandatory, obligatory, required.
1 other meaning: forced
- 2forced
- Done by force or under pressure rather than by choice.Also: coercive, enforced.
“Éigeantach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éigeantach after ábhar (material, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éigeantacha.
More compulsory, most compulsory, very compulsory
| more compulsory | níos éigeantaí | in the past tense: ní b'éigeantaí |
|---|---|---|
| most compulsory | is éigeantaí | in the past tense: ab éigeantaí |
| as compulsory as | chomh héigeantach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very compulsory | an-éigeantach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too compulsory | ró-éigeantach | ró- lenites |
“Éigeantach” 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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Compulsory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compulsory?
The Irish for compulsory is éigeantach (pronounced “AY-gun-tukh”). It comes after the noun: ábhar éigeantach, a compulsory material; bean éigeantach, a compulsory woman.
How do you say more compulsory and most compulsory in Irish?
níos éigeantaí is more compulsory and is éigeantaí is most compulsory. In the past tense they become ní b'éigeantaí and ab éigeantaí.
What is the plural of éigeantach?
With a plural noun éigeantach becomes éigeantacha: ábhair éigeantacha, mná éigeantacha.
How do you say very compulsory in Irish?
an-éigeantach. Too compulsory is ró-éigeantach, and as compulsory as is chomh héigeantach le.
Does éigeantach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éigeantach can mean compulsory or forced, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'éigeantach' for school subjects?
Use 'roghnach' for an optional subject: 'ábhar roghnach' versus 'ábhar éigeantach'.
