HeyRuaHow to say “incapable” in Irish
- Irish:
- éagumasach
- English:
- incapable, incompetent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More incapable:
- níos éagumasaí
- Most incapable:
- is éagumasaí
- Plural:
- éagumasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gum-us-ukh” /ˈeːɡəmˠəsˠəx/
What does “éagumasach” mean?
“Éagumasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- incapable
- Not able to do something; lacking the ability or power needed.Also: unable, powerless, impotent.
1 other meaning: incompetent
- 2incompetent
- Lacking the skill or capacity to do a job properly.Also: inefficient, ineffective.
“Éagumasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is éagumasach after duine (person, masculine), after foireann (team, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, éagumasacha.
More incapable, most incapable, very incapable
Bhí an bainisteoir nua níos éagumasaí ná an seancheann. The new manager was more incompetent than the old one.
| more incapable | níos éagumasaí | in the past tense: ní b'éagumasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most incapable | is éagumasaí | in the past tense: ab éagumasaí |
| as incapable as | chomh héagumasach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very incapable | an-éagumasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too incapable | ró-éagumasach | ró- lenites |
“Éagumasach” 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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Incapable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incapable?
The Irish for incapable is éagumasach (pronounced “AY-gum-us-ukh”). It comes after the noun: duine éagumasach, an incapable person; foireann éagumasach, an incapable team.
How do you say more incapable and most incapable in Irish?
níos éagumasaí is more incapable and is éagumasaí is most incapable. In the past tense they become ní b'éagumasaí and ab éagumasaí.
What is the plural of éagumasach?
With a plural noun éagumasach becomes éagumasacha: daoine éagumasacha, foirne éagumasacha.
How do you say very incapable in Irish?
an-éagumasach. Too incapable is ró-éagumasach, and as incapable as is chomh héagumasach le.
Does éagumasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éagumasach can mean incapable or incompetent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'éagumasach'?
The opposite is 'cumasach', meaning capable or able; 'éagumasach' is formed from 'cumasach' with the negative prefix 'éa-'.
