HeyRuaHow to say “flexible” in Irish
- Irish:
- solúbtha
- English:
- flexible, adaptable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More flexible:
- níos solúbtha
- Most flexible:
- is solúbtha
- Pronunciation:
- “suh-LOOB-ha” /sˠəˈl̪ˠuːbˠə/
What does “solúbtha” mean?
“Solúbtha” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flexible
- Able to bend easily without breaking.Also: pliable, supple, bendable, pliant.
1 other meaning: adaptable
- 2adaptable
- Able to change easily to suit different situations, such as hours or arrangements.Also: flexible, versatile.
“Solúbtha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is solúbtha after píobán (pipe, masculine), after lámh (hand, 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: lámh sholúbtha. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: píobán solúbtha.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, solúbtha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: píobáin sholúbtha; after other plurals it does not: lámha solúbtha.
More flexible, most flexible, very flexible
Tá an plaisteach seo níos solúbtha ná an t-adhmad. This plastic is more flexible than the wood.
| more flexible | níos solúbtha | in the past tense: ní ba sholúbtha |
|---|---|---|
| most flexible | is solúbtha | in the past tense: ba sholúbtha |
| as flexible as | chomh solúbtha le | no change after chomh |
| very flexible | an-solúbtha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too flexible | rósholúbtha | ró- lenites |
“Solúbtha” 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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Flexible in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flexible?
The Irish for flexible is solúbtha (pronounced “suh-LOOB-ha”). It comes after the noun: píobán solúbtha, a flexible pipe; lámh sholúbtha, a flexible hand.
How do you say more flexible and most flexible in Irish?
níos solúbtha is more flexible and is solúbtha is most flexible. In the past tense they become ní ba sholúbtha and ba sholúbtha.
Why does solúbtha become sholúbtha?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So lámh sholúbtha (a flexible hand) but píobán solúbtha (a flexible pipe), because píobán is masculine.
How do you say very flexible in Irish?
an-solúbtha. Too flexible is rósholúbtha, and as flexible as is chomh solúbtha le.
Does solúbtha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Solúbtha can mean flexible or adaptable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'solúbtha'?
For materials, use 'righin' or 'docht' (stiff, rigid); for attitudes, 'docht' or 'dolúbtha' (inflexible).
