HeyRuaHow to say “eligible” in Irish
- Irish:
- intofa
- English:
- eligible
- Word type:
- adjective
- More eligible:
- níos intofa
- Most eligible:
- is intofa
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-tuh-fa” /ˈiːn̪ˠt̪ˠəfˠə/
What does “intofa” mean?
- eligible
- Qualified or allowed to be chosen, elected or appointed.Also: electable, qualified, entitled.
“Intofa” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is intofa after iarrthóir (candidate, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, intofa.
More eligible, most eligible, very eligible
Tá sí níos intofa ná an duine eile. She is more eligible than the other person.
| more eligible | níos intofa | in the past tense: ní b'intofa |
|---|---|---|
| most eligible | is intofa | in the past tense: ab intofa |
| as eligible as | chomh hintofa le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very eligible | an-intofa | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too eligible | ró-intofa | ró- lenites |
“Intofa” 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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Eligible in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for eligible?
The Irish for eligible is intofa (pronounced “IN-tuh-fa”). It comes after the noun: iarrthóir intofa, an eligible candidate; bean intofa, an eligible woman.
How do you say more eligible and most eligible in Irish?
níos intofa is more eligible and is intofa is most eligible. In the past tense they become ní b'intofa and ab intofa.
How do you say very eligible in Irish?
an-intofa. Too eligible is ró-intofa, and as eligible as is chomh hintofa le.
What is the difference between 'intofa' and 'tofa'?
'Intofa' means eligible to be elected, while 'tofa' means already elected, for example 'Tá sé tofa' means he has been elected.
Which preposition follows 'intofa'?
Use 'do' or 'le haghaidh', as in 'intofa don chomhairle' (eligible for the council).
