HeyRuaHow to say “multilateral” in Irish
- Irish:
- iltaobhach
- English:
- multilateral, many-sided
- Word type:
- adjective
- More multilateral:
- níos iltaobhaí
- Most multilateral:
- is iltaobhaí
- Plural:
- iltaobhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-tay-wukh” /ˈɪl̠ʲt̪ˠeːwəx/
What does “iltaobhach” mean?
“Iltaobhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- multilateral
- Involving or agreed between several countries or parties.Also: many-sided, multi-party.
1 other meaning: many-sided
- 2many-sided
- Having many sides or faces, as a geometric shape does.Also: multi-sided, polygonal.
“Iltaobhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iltaobhach after comhaontú (agreement, masculine), after comhdháil (conference, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iltaobhacha.
More multilateral, most multilateral, very multilateral
Tá an cur chuige seo níos iltaobhaí ná an ceann eile. This approach is more multilateral than the other one.
| more multilateral | níos iltaobhaí | in the past tense: ní b'iltaobhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most multilateral | is iltaobhaí | in the past tense: ab iltaobhaí |
| as multilateral as | chomh hiltaobhach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very multilateral | an-iltaobhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too multilateral | ró-iltaobhach | ró- lenites |
“Iltaobhach” 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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Multilateral in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for multilateral?
The Irish for multilateral is iltaobhach (pronounced “IL-tay-wukh”). It comes after the noun: comhaontú iltaobhach, a multilateral agreement; comhdháil iltaobhach, a multilateral conference.
How do you say more multilateral and most multilateral in Irish?
níos iltaobhaí is more multilateral and is iltaobhaí is most multilateral. In the past tense they become ní b'iltaobhaí and ab iltaobhaí.
What is the plural of iltaobhach?
With a plural noun iltaobhach becomes iltaobhacha: comhaontuithe iltaobhacha, comhdhálacha iltaobhacha.
How do you say very multilateral in Irish?
an-iltaobhach. Too multilateral is ró-iltaobhach, and as multilateral as is chomh hiltaobhach le.
Does iltaobhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iltaobhach can mean multilateral or many-sided, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'iltaobhach'?
For one-sided action use 'aontaobhach' (unilateral), and for two parties use 'déthaobhach' (bilateral).
