HeyRuaHow to say “creditable” in Irish
- Irish:
- creidiúnach
- English:
- creditable, trustworthy
- Word type:
- adjective
- More creditable:
- níos creidiúnaí
- Most creditable:
- is creidiúnaí
- Plural:
- creidiúnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KRED-oo-nuch” /ˈkɾʲɛdʲuːn̪ˠəx/
What does “creidiúnach” mean?
“Creidiúnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- creditable
- Deserving praise or respect; reflecting well on someone.Also: respectable, honourable, reputable, worthy.
1 other meaning: trustworthy
- 2trustworthy
- Of good standing and able to be trusted or given credit.Also: reliable, creditworthy, credible.
“Creidiúnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is creidiúnach after fear (man, masculine), after obair (work, 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: obair chreidiúnach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear creidiúnach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, creidiúnacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir chreidiúnacha; after other plurals it does not: oibreacha creidiúnacha.
More creditable, most creditable, very creditable
Bhí an dara iarracht níos creidiúnaí ná an chéad cheann. The second attempt was more creditable than the first.
| more creditable | níos creidiúnaí | in the past tense: ní ba chreidiúnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most creditable | is creidiúnaí | in the past tense: ba chreidiúnaí |
| as creditable as | chomh creidiúnach le | no change after chomh |
| very creditable | an-chreidiúnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too creditable | róchreidiúnach | ró- lenites |
“Creidiúnach” 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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Creditable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for creditable?
The Irish for creditable is creidiúnach (pronounced “KRED-oo-nuch”). It comes after the noun: fear creidiúnach, a creditable man; obair chreidiúnach, creditable work.
How do you say more creditable and most creditable in Irish?
níos creidiúnaí is more creditable and is creidiúnaí is most creditable. In the past tense they become ní ba chreidiúnaí and ba chreidiúnaí.
Why does creidiúnach become chreidiúnach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So obair chreidiúnach (creditable work) but fear creidiúnach (a creditable man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of creidiúnach?
With a plural noun creidiúnach becomes creidiúnacha: fir chreidiúnacha, oibreacha creidiúnacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very creditable in Irish?
an-chreidiúnach. Too creditable is róchreidiúnach, and as creditable as is chomh creidiúnach le.
Does creidiúnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Creidiúnach can mean creditable or trustworthy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'creidiúnach' the same as 'inchreidte'?
No. 'Creidiúnach' means creditable or respectable, while 'inchreidte' means believable: scéal inchreidte is a believable story.
