HeyRuaHow to say “effective” in Irish
- Irish:
- éifeachtach
- English:
- effective, forceful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More effective:
- níos éifeachtaí
- Most effective:
- is éifeachtaí
- Plural:
- éifeachtacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-fakh-takh” /ˈeːfʲəxtəx/
What does “éifeachtach” mean?
“Éifeachtach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- effective
- Producing the result that is wanted.Also: efficacious, efficient, successful.
1 other meaning: forceful
- 2forceful
- Having strength and influence, powerful in effect.Also: powerful, telling, significant.
Other Irish adjectives for effective: éifeachtúil (efficient)
“Éifeachtach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éifeachtach after leigheas (cure, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éifeachtacha.
More effective, most effective, very effective
Tá an cógas nua níos éifeachtaí ná an seancheann. The new medicine is more effective than the old one.
| more effective | níos éifeachtaí | in the past tense: ní b'éifeachtaí |
|---|---|---|
| most effective | is éifeachtaí | in the past tense: ab éifeachtaí |
| as effective as | chomh héifeachtach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very effective | an-éifeachtach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too effective | ró-éifeachtach | ró- lenites |
“Éifeachtach” 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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Effective in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for effective?
The Irish for effective is éifeachtach (pronounced “AY-fakh-takh”). It comes after the noun: leigheas éifeachtach, an effective cure; bean éifeachtach, an effective woman.
How do you say more effective and most effective in Irish?
níos éifeachtaí is more effective and is éifeachtaí is most effective. In the past tense they become ní b'éifeachtaí and ab éifeachtaí.
What is the plural of éifeachtach?
With a plural noun éifeachtach becomes éifeachtacha: leigheasanna éifeachtacha, mná éifeachtacha.
How do you say very effective in Irish?
an-éifeachtach. Too effective is ró-éifeachtach, and as effective as is chomh héifeachtach le.
Does éifeachtach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éifeachtach can mean effective or forceful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'éifeachtach' and 'éifeachtúil'?
'Éifeachtach' usually means effective, getting the desired result, while 'éifeachtúil' is often used for efficient, working without waste. In practice the two overlap a good deal.
How do I say 'effectively' in Irish?
Use the adverb 'go héifeachtach', for example 'D'oibrigh sé go héifeachtach' (He worked effectively).
