HeyRuaHow to say “favourable” in Irish
- Irish:
- fabhrach
- English:
- favourable, partial
- Word type:
- adjective
- More favourable:
- níos fabhraí
- Most favourable:
- is fabhraí
- Plural:
- fabhracha
- Pronunciation:
- “FOW-rukh” /ˈfˠəuɾˠəx/
What does “fabhrach” mean?
“Fabhrach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- favourable
- Helpful or likely to bring a good result, such as good conditions or a positive reply.Also: favorable, positive, advantageous, auspicious, conducive.
1 other meaning: partial
- 2partial
- Showing favour to one side or person over another.Also: biased, preferential.
“Fabhrach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is fabhrach after fear (man, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: aimsir fhabhrach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear fabhrach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, fabhracha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir fhabhracha; after other plurals it does not: aimsirí fabhracha.
More favourable, most favourable, very favourable
Tá an ghaoth níos fabhraí inniu ná inné. The wind is more favourable today than yesterday.
| more favourable | níos fabhraí | in the past tense: ní b'fhabhraí |
|---|---|---|
| most favourable | is fabhraí | in the past tense: ab fhabhraí |
| as favourable as | chomh fabhrach le | no change after chomh |
| very favourable | an-fhabhrach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too favourable | rófhabhrach | ró- lenites |
“Fabhrach” 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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Favourable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for favourable?
The Irish for favourable is fabhrach (pronounced “FOW-rukh”). It comes after the noun: fear fabhrach, a favourable man; aimsir fhabhrach, favourable weather.
How do you say more favourable and most favourable in Irish?
níos fabhraí is more favourable and is fabhraí is most favourable. In the past tense they become ní b'fhabhraí and ab fhabhraí.
Why does fabhrach become fhabhrach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aimsir fhabhrach (favourable weather) but fear fabhrach (a favourable man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of fabhrach?
With a plural noun fabhrach becomes fabhracha: fir fhabhracha, aimsirí fabhracha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very favourable in Irish?
an-fhabhrach. Too favourable is rófhabhrach, and as favourable as is chomh fabhrach le.
Does fabhrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fabhrach can mean favourable or partial, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with 'fabhrach' when saying favourable to someone?
Use 'do': 'fabhrach dó' means favourable to him, as in 'Bhí an breitheamh fabhrach dó'.
What is the opposite of 'fabhrach'?
The usual opposite is 'neamhfhabhrach' (unfavourable), and 'diúltach' is used for a negative reply.
