HeyRuaHow to say “flexibility” in Irish
- Irish:
- solúbthacht
- English:
- flexibility
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “suh-LOOB-hukht” /sˠəˈl̪ˠuːbˠhəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- solúbthachta, na solúbthachta (e.g. easpa solúbthachta, lack of flexibility)
What does “solúbthacht” mean?
- flexibility
- The quality of being able to bend easily or adapt to change.Also: pliability, suppleness, adaptability.
“Solúbthacht” with the article
Here is solúbthacht after the article (an t-alt).
an tsolúbthacht
the flexibility
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Solúbthacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using solúbthacht, the Irish word for flexibility.
Tá solúbthacht ag teastáil sa phost seo.
Flexibility is needed in this job.
Thaitin solúbthacht na n-uaireanta oibre liom.
I liked the flexibility of the working hours.
Cuireann an yoga le solúbthacht an choirp.
Yoga improves the body's flexibility.
Níl mórán solúbthachta sa chóras nua.
There isn't much flexibility in the new system.
Chaill mé mo sholúbthacht le haois.
I lost my flexibility with age.
Tá solúbthacht tábhachtach i bplean mar seo.
Flexibility is important in a plan like this.
Léirigh an bainisteoir solúbthacht mhór linn.
The manager showed us great flexibility.
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Flexibility in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flexibility?
The Irish for flexibility is solúbthacht (pronounced “suh-LOOB-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce solúbthacht in Irish?
Solúbthacht is said like “suh-LOOB-hukht” (IPA /sˠəˈl̪ˠuːbˠhəxt̪ˠ/).
Does solúbthacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for solúbthacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does solúbthacht change to sholúbthacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sholúbthacht. After ár (our) it stays ár solúbthacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is there a related adjective?
Yes, the adjective is solúbtha, meaning flexible, as in uaireanta solúbtha, flexible hours.
