HeyRuaHow to say “desirable” in Irish
- Irish:
- inmhianaithe
- English:
- desirable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More desirable:
- níos inmhianaithe
- Most desirable:
- is inmhianaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-veen-ih-ha” /ˈɪnʲvʲiənəhə/
What does “inmhianaithe” mean?
- desirable
- Worth wanting or wishing for; something people would like to have.Also: attractive, sought-after, advisable.
“Inmhianaithe” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is inmhianaithe after toradh (fruit, masculine), after áit (place, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, inmhianaithe.
More desirable, most desirable, very desirable
Bheadh an dara rogha níos inmhianaithe, dar liom. The second option would be more desirable, in my opinion.
| more desirable | níos inmhianaithe | in the past tense: ní b'inmhianaithe |
|---|---|---|
| most desirable | is inmhianaithe | in the past tense: ab inmhianaithe |
| as desirable as | chomh hinmhianaithe le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very desirable | an-inmhianaithe | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too desirable | ró-inmhianaithe | ró- lenites |
“Inmhianaithe” 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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Desirable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for desirable?
The Irish for desirable is inmhianaithe (pronounced “IN-veen-ih-ha”). It comes after the noun: toradh inmhianaithe, a desirable fruit; áit inmhianaithe, a desirable place.
How do you say more desirable and most desirable in Irish?
níos inmhianaithe is more desirable and is inmhianaithe is most desirable. In the past tense they become ní b'inmhianaithe and ab inmhianaithe.
How do you say very desirable in Irish?
an-inmhianaithe. Too desirable is ró-inmhianaithe, and as desirable as is chomh hinmhianaithe le.
What is the difference between 'inmhianaithe' and 'inmholta'?
'Inmhianaithe' means desirable, worth wanting, while 'inmholta' means advisable or commendable. Both appear in phrases like 'Tá sé inmhianaithe' and 'Tá sé inmholta'.
