HeyRuaHow to say “multifunctional” in Irish
- Irish:
- ilfheidhmeach
- English:
- multifunctional
- Word type:
- adjective
- More multifunctional:
- níos ilfheidhmí
- Most multifunctional:
- is ilfheidhmí
- Plural:
- ilfheidhmeacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-eye-mukh” /ɪlʲaimʲəx/
What does “ilfheidhmeach” mean?
- multifunctional
- Able to do several different jobs or serve several purposes.Also: multi-purpose, versatile, multifunction.
“Ilfheidhmeach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ilfheidhmeach after seomra (room, masculine), after uirlis (tool, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ilfheidhmeacha.
More multifunctional, most multifunctional, very multifunctional
Tá an fón seo níos ilfheidhmí ná an seancheann. This phone is more versatile than the old one.
| more multifunctional | níos ilfheidhmí | in the past tense: ní b'ilfheidhmí |
|---|---|---|
| most multifunctional | is ilfheidhmí | in the past tense: ab ilfheidhmí |
| as multifunctional as | chomh hilfheidhmeach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very multifunctional | an-ilfheidhmeach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too multifunctional | ró-ilfheidhmeach | ró- lenites |
“Ilfheidhmeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Multifunctional in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for multifunctional?
The Irish for multifunctional is ilfheidhmeach (pronounced “IL-eye-mukh”). It comes after the noun: seomra ilfheidhmeach, a multifunctional room; uirlis ilfheidhmeach, a multifunctional tool.
How do you say more multifunctional and most multifunctional in Irish?
níos ilfheidhmí is more multifunctional and is ilfheidhmí is most multifunctional. In the past tense they become ní b'ilfheidhmí and ab ilfheidhmí.
What is the plural of ilfheidhmeach?
With a plural noun ilfheidhmeach becomes ilfheidhmeacha: seomraí ilfheidhmeacha, uirlisí ilfheidhmeacha.
How do you say very multifunctional in Irish?
an-ilfheidhmeach. Too multifunctional is ró-ilfheidhmeach, and as multifunctional as is chomh hilfheidhmeach le.
How is 'ilfheidhmeach' formed?
It combines the prefix 'il' (many) with 'feidhm' (function), giving 'ilfheidhmeach', multifunctional. The prefix lenites, so 'fh' is silent.
