HeyRuaHow to say “edible” in Irish
- Irish:
- inchaite
- English:
- edible, wearable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More edible:
- níos inchaite
- Most edible:
- is inchaite
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-khatch-eh” /ˈɪnʲˌxatʲə/
What does “inchaite” mean?
“Inchaite” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- edible
- Safe or fit to be eaten.Also: eatable, fit to eat.
1 other meaning: wearable
- 2wearable
- Able to be worn, as clothes are.Also: fit to wear.
“Inchaite” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is inchaite after beacán (mushroom, masculine), after feoil (meat, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, inchaite.
More edible, most edible, very edible
Tá an t-arán seo níos inchaite ná an ceann eile. This bread is more edible than the other one.
| more edible | níos inchaite | in the past tense: ní b'inchaite |
|---|---|---|
| most edible | is inchaite | in the past tense: ab inchaite |
| as edible as | chomh hinchaite le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very edible | an-inchaite | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too edible | ró-inchaite | ró- lenites |
“Inchaite” 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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Edible in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for edible?
The Irish for edible is inchaite (pronounced “IN-khatch-eh”). It comes after the noun: beacán inchaite, an edible mushroom; feoil inchaite, edible meat.
How do you say more edible and most edible in Irish?
níos inchaite is more edible and is inchaite is most edible. In the past tense they become ní b'inchaite and ab inchaite.
How do you say very edible in Irish?
an-inchaite. Too edible is ró-inchaite, and as edible as is chomh hinchaite le.
Does inchaite have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inchaite can mean edible or wearable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'inchaite' formed?
It is the prefix 'in-' (able to be) plus the lenited verbal adjective 'caite', from 'caith' (consume, wear). Its opposite is 'dochaite'.
