HeyRuaHow to say “developmental” in Irish
- Irish:
- forbarthach
- English:
- developmental, progressive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More developmental:
- níos forbarthaí
- Most developmental:
- is forbarthaí
- Plural:
- forbarthacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-uh-bar-hukh” /ˈfɔɾˠəbˠəɾˠhəx/
What does “forbarthach” mean?
“Forbarthach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- developmental
- Relating to development or growth, especially of a person, an area or a project.Also: development, relating to development.
1 other meaning: progressive
- 2progressive
- Tending to develop or advance; growing and improving over time.Also: developing, evolving, advancing.
“Forbarthach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is forbarthach after plean (plan, masculine), after céim (step, 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: céim fhorbarthach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: plean forbarthach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, forbarthacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: céimeanna forbarthacha.
More developmental, most developmental, very developmental
Tá an cur chuige nua níos forbarthaí ná an seancheann. The new approach is more developmental than the old one.
| more developmental | níos forbarthaí | in the past tense: ní b'fhorbarthaí |
|---|---|---|
| most developmental | is forbarthaí | in the past tense: ab fhorbarthaí |
| as developmental as | chomh forbarthach le | no change after chomh |
| very developmental | an-fhorbarthach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too developmental | rófhorbarthach | ró- lenites |
“Forbarthach” 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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Developmental in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for developmental?
The Irish for developmental is forbarthach (pronounced “FOR-uh-bar-hukh”). It comes after the noun: plean forbarthach, a developmental plan; céim fhorbarthach, a developmental step.
How do you say more developmental and most developmental in Irish?
níos forbarthaí is more developmental and is forbarthaí is most developmental. In the past tense they become ní b'fhorbarthaí and ab fhorbarthaí.
Why does forbarthach become fhorbarthach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So céim fhorbarthach (a developmental step) but plean forbarthach (a developmental plan), because plean is masculine.
What is the plural of forbarthach?
With a plural noun forbarthach becomes forbarthacha: pleananna forbarthacha, céimeanna forbarthacha.
How do you say very developmental in Irish?
an-fhorbarthach. Too developmental is rófhorbarthach, and as developmental as is chomh forbarthach le.
Does forbarthach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Forbarthach can mean developmental or progressive, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'forbarthach' and 'forbartha'?
'Forbarthach' means relating to or promoting development, while 'forbartha' is the verbal adjective meaning developed, as in 'tír fhorbartha', a developed country.
