HeyRuaHow to say “discriminatory” in Irish
- Irish:
- idirdhealaitheach
- English:
- discriminatory, distinguishing
- Word type:
- adjective
- More discriminatory:
- níos idirdhealaithí
- Most discriminatory:
- is idirdhealaithí
- Plural:
- idirdhealaitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IH-dir-yal-ih-hukh” /ɪdʲəɾʲˈɣalˠəhəx/
What does “idirdhealaitheach” mean?
“Idirdhealaitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- discriminatory
- Treating people or groups unfairly or differently, especially because of who they are.Also: discriminating, unfair, biased.
1 other meaning: distinguishing
- 2distinguishing
- Serving to mark a difference between things; distinctive.Also: distinctive, differentiating.
“Idirdhealaitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is idirdhealaitheach after dlí (law, masculine), after riail (rule, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, idirdhealaitheacha.
More discriminatory, most discriminatory, very discriminatory
Bhí an seanbheartas níos idirdhealaithí ná an ceann nua. The old policy was more discriminatory than the new one.
| more discriminatory | níos idirdhealaithí | in the past tense: ní b'idirdhealaithí |
|---|---|---|
| most discriminatory | is idirdhealaithí | in the past tense: ab idirdhealaithí |
| as discriminatory as | chomh hidirdhealaitheach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very discriminatory | an-idirdhealaitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too discriminatory | ró-idirdhealaitheach | ró- lenites |
“Idirdhealaitheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Discriminatory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discriminatory?
The Irish for discriminatory is idirdhealaitheach (pronounced “IH-dir-yal-ih-hukh”). It comes after the noun: dlí idirdhealaitheach, a discriminatory law; riail idirdhealaitheach, a discriminatory rule.
How do you say more discriminatory and most discriminatory in Irish?
níos idirdhealaithí is more discriminatory and is idirdhealaithí is most discriminatory. In the past tense they become ní b'idirdhealaithí and ab idirdhealaithí.
What is the plural of idirdhealaitheach?
With a plural noun idirdhealaitheach becomes idirdhealaitheacha: dlíthe idirdhealaitheacha, rialacha idirdhealaitheacha.
How do you say very discriminatory in Irish?
an-idirdhealaitheach. Too discriminatory is ró-idirdhealaitheach, and as discriminatory as is chomh hidirdhealaitheach le.
Does idirdhealaitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Idirdhealaitheach can mean discriminatory or distinguishing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is idirdhealaitheach related to?
It comes from 'idirdhealú', meaning discrimination or distinction, as in 'idirdhealú ciníoch' (racial discrimination).
