HeyRuaHow to say “contributory” in Irish
- Irish:
- ranníocach
- English:
- contributory
- Word type:
- adjective
- More contributory:
- níos ranníocaí
- Most contributory:
- is ranníocaí
- Plural:
- ranníocacha
- Pronunciation:
- “RAN-ee-uk-ukh” /ˈɾˠanˠiːkəx/
What does “ranníocach” mean?
- contributory
- Describes something, such as a pension or scheme, that is funded by contributions from the people who benefit from it.Also: contribution-based, contributing.
“Ranníocach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ranníocach after pinsean (pension, masculine), after scéim (scheme, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ranníocacha.
More contributory, most contributory, very contributory
Tá pinsin ranníocacha níos fearr ná na cinn eile. Contributory pensions are better than the other ones.
| more contributory | níos ranníocaí | in the past tense: ní ba ranníocaí |
|---|---|---|
| most contributory | is ranníocaí | in the past tense: ba ranníocaí |
| as contributory as | chomh ranníocach le | no change after chomh |
| very contributory | an-ranníocach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too contributory | róranníocach | ró- lenites |
“Ranníocach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Contributory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contributory?
The Irish for contributory is ranníocach (pronounced “RAN-ee-uk-ukh”). It comes after the noun: pinsean ranníocach, a contributory pension; scéim ranníocach, a contributory scheme.
How do you say more contributory and most contributory in Irish?
níos ranníocaí is more contributory and is ranníocaí is most contributory. In the past tense they become ní ba ranníocaí and ba ranníocaí.
What is the plural of ranníocach?
With a plural noun ranníocach becomes ranníocacha: pinsin ranníocacha, scéimeanna ranníocacha.
How do you say very contributory in Irish?
an-ranníocach. Too contributory is róranníocach, and as contributory as is chomh ranníocach le.
What is the opposite of 'ranníocach'?
The opposite is 'neamhranníocach', as in 'pinsean neamhranníocach', a non-contributory pension.
