HeyRuaHow to say “efficient” in Irish
- Irish:
- éifeachtúil
- English:
- efficient, effective
- Word type:
- adjective
- More efficient:
- níos éifeachtúla
- Most efficient:
- is éifeachtúla
- Plural:
- éifeachtúla
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-fokh-tool” /eːfʲəxtuːlʲ/
What does “éifeachtúil” mean?
“Éifeachtúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- efficient
- Working well and getting results without wasting time or effort.Also: effective, productive, competent.
1 other meaning: effective
- 2effective
- Producing the intended result or having a real effect.Also: effectual, efficacious, successful.
“Éifeachtúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éifeachtúil after córas (system, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éifeachtúla.
More efficient, most efficient, very efficient
Tá an t-inneall nua níos éifeachtúla ná an seancheann. The new engine is more efficient than the old one.
| more efficient | níos éifeachtúla | in the past tense: ní b'éifeachtúla |
|---|---|---|
| most efficient | is éifeachtúla | in the past tense: ab éifeachtúla |
| as efficient as | chomh héifeachtúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very efficient | an-éifeachtúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too efficient | ró-éifeachtúil | ró- lenites |
“Éifeachtúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Efficient in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for efficient?
The Irish for efficient is éifeachtúil (pronounced “AY-fokh-tool”). It comes after the noun: córas éifeachtúil, an efficient system; bean éifeachtúil, an efficient woman.
How do you say more efficient and most efficient in Irish?
níos éifeachtúla is more efficient and is éifeachtúla is most efficient. In the past tense they become ní b'éifeachtúla and ab éifeachtúla.
What is the plural of éifeachtúil?
With a plural noun éifeachtúil becomes éifeachtúla: córais éifeachtúla, mná éifeachtúla.
How do you say very efficient in Irish?
an-éifeachtúil. Too efficient is ró-éifeachtúil, and as efficient as is chomh héifeachtúil le.
Does éifeachtúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éifeachtúil can mean efficient or effective, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between éifeachtúil and éifeachtach?
Both mean effective or efficient and often overlap; éifeachtach is more commonly used for effective, while éifeachtúil is often preferred for efficient, as in córas éifeachtúil.
