HeyRuaHow to say “herbivorous” in Irish
- Irish:
- luibhiteach
- English:
- herbivorous, herbaceous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More herbivorous:
- níos luibhití
- Most herbivorous:
- is luibhití
- Plural:
- luibhiteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LIV-itch-uckh” /ˈlʲɪvʲɪtʲəx/
What does “luibhiteach” mean?
“Luibhiteach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- herbivorous
- Feeding on plants rather than on meat.Also: plant-eating, grass-eating, vegetarian.
1 other meaning: herbaceous
- 2herbaceous
- Like an herb or consisting of herbs, with soft green stems rather than wood.Also: herby, herbal.
“Luibhiteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is luibhiteach after ainmhí (animal, masculine), after bó (cow, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, luibhiteacha.
More herbivorous, most herbivorous, very herbivorous
Tá an fia níos luibhití ná an mhuc. The deer is more herbivorous than the pig.
| more herbivorous | níos luibhití | in the past tense: ní ba luibhití |
|---|---|---|
| most herbivorous | is luibhití | in the past tense: ba luibhití |
| as herbivorous as | chomh luibhiteach le | no change after chomh |
| very herbivorous | an-luibhiteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too herbivorous | róluibhiteach | ró- lenites |
“Luibhiteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Herbivorous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for herbivorous?
The Irish for herbivorous is luibhiteach (pronounced “LIV-itch-uckh”). It comes after the noun: ainmhí luibhiteach, a herbivorous animal; bó luibhiteach, a herbivorous cow.
How do you say more herbivorous and most herbivorous in Irish?
níos luibhití is more herbivorous and is luibhití is most herbivorous. In the past tense they become ní ba luibhití and ba luibhití.
What is the plural of luibhiteach?
With a plural noun luibhiteach becomes luibhiteacha: ainmhithe luibhiteacha, ba luibhiteacha.
How do you say very herbivorous in Irish?
an-luibhiteach. Too herbivorous is róluibhiteach, and as herbivorous as is chomh luibhiteach le.
Does luibhiteach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luibhiteach can mean herbivorous or herbaceous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'luibhiteach'?
The opposite is 'feoiliteach', meaning carnivorous, and an animal that eats both is 'uiliteach'.
