HeyRuaHow to say “operative” in Irish
- Irish:
- oibríoch
- English:
- operative, effective, industrious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More operative:
- níos oibríche
- Most operative:
- is oibríche
- Plural:
- oibríocha
- Pronunciation:
- “EB-ree-ukh” /ɛbʲɾʲiːəx/
What does “oibríoch” mean?
“Oibríoch” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- operative
- Working or in operation, able to function as intended.Also: working, operational, functioning, in working order.
2 other meanings: effective or industrious
- 2effective
- Producing the intended result.Also: efficacious, workable.
- 3industrious
- Hard-working and busy.Also: hard-working, diligent.
“Oibríoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is oibríoch after inneall (machine, masculine), after monarcha (factory, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, oibríocha.
More operative, most operative, very operative
Tá an córas nua níos oibríche ná an seancheann. The new system is more effective than the old one.
| more operative | níos oibríche | in the past tense: ní b'oibríche |
|---|---|---|
| most operative | is oibríche | in the past tense: ab oibríche |
| as operative as | chomh hoibríoch le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very operative | an-oibríoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too operative | ró-oibríoch | ró- lenites |
“Oibríoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Operative in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for operative?
The Irish for operative is oibríoch (pronounced “EB-ree-ukh”). It comes after the noun: inneall oibríoch, an operative machine; monarcha oibríoch, an operative factory.
How do you say more operative and most operative in Irish?
níos oibríche is more operative and is oibríche is most operative. In the past tense they become ní b'oibríche and ab oibríche.
What is the plural of oibríoch?
With a plural noun oibríoch becomes oibríocha: innill oibríocha, monarchana oibríocha.
How do you say very operative in Irish?
an-oibríoch. Too operative is ró-oibríoch, and as operative as is chomh hoibríoch le.
Does oibríoch have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oibríoch can mean operative, effective or industrious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'oibríoch' different from 'éifeachtach'?
'Oibríoch' stresses that something is working or in operation, while 'éifeachtach' is the usual word for effective in getting results.
