HeyRuaHow to say “interventionist” in Irish
- Irish:
- idirghabhálach
- English:
- interventionist, intercessory
- Word type:
- adjective
- More interventionist:
- níos idirghabhálaí
- Most interventionist:
- is idirghabhálaí
- Plural:
- idirghabhálacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IH-dir-ghow-aw-lokh” /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌɣaːlˠəx/
What does “idirghabhálach” mean?
“Idirghabhálach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- interventionist
- Describes a person, policy or approach that favours stepping in to influence or control a situation.Also: interventional, intervening.
1 other meaning: intercessory
- 2intercessory
- Acting on behalf of someone else, as by pleading or mediating for them.Also: mediating, mediatory.
“Idirghabhálach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is idirghabhálach after beartas (policy, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, idirghabhálacha.
More interventionist, most interventionist, very interventionist
Tá an páirtí seo níos idirghabhálaí ná an ceann eile. This party is more interventionist than the other one.
| more interventionist | níos idirghabhálaí | in the past tense: ní b'idirghabhálaí |
|---|---|---|
| most interventionist | is idirghabhálaí | in the past tense: ab idirghabhálaí |
| as interventionist as | chomh hidirghabhálach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very interventionist | an-idirghabhálach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too interventionist | ró-idirghabhálach | ró- lenites |
“Idirghabhálach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Interventionist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for interventionist?
The Irish for interventionist is idirghabhálach (pronounced “IH-dir-ghow-aw-lokh”). It comes after the noun: beartas idirghabhálach, an interventionist policy; bean idirghabhálach, an interventionist woman.
How do you say more interventionist and most interventionist in Irish?
níos idirghabhálaí is more interventionist and is idirghabhálaí is most interventionist. In the past tense they become ní b'idirghabhálaí and ab idirghabhálaí.
What is the plural of idirghabhálach?
With a plural noun idirghabhálach becomes idirghabhálacha: beartais idirghabhálacha, mná idirghabhálacha.
How do you say very interventionist in Irish?
an-idirghabhálach. Too interventionist is ró-idirghabhálach, and as interventionist as is chomh hidirghabhálach le.
Does idirghabhálach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Idirghabhálach can mean interventionist or intercessory, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'idirghabhálach' related to?
It comes from 'idirghabháil', meaning intervention or intercession, and 'idirghabhálaí' is the person who intervenes or mediates.
