HeyRuaHow to say “resourceful” in Irish
- Irish:
- acmhainneach
- English:
- resourceful, well-off, strong
- Word type:
- adjective
- More resourceful:
- níos acmhainní
- Most resourceful:
- is acmhainní
- Plural:
- acmhainneacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-win-ukh” /ˈakənʲəx/
What does “acmhainneach” mean?
“Acmhainneach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- resourceful
- Having plenty of resources or ability to cope with difficulties.Also: capable, able, enduring.
2 other meanings: well-off or strong
“Acmhainneach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is acmhainneach after feirmeoir (farmer, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, acmhainneacha.
More resourceful, most resourceful, very resourceful
Tá sí níos acmhainní ná a deirfiúr. She is more resourceful than her sister.
| more resourceful | níos acmhainní | in the past tense: ní b'acmhainní |
|---|---|---|
| most resourceful | is acmhainní | in the past tense: ab acmhainní |
| as resourceful as | chomh hacmhainneach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very resourceful | an-acmhainneach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too resourceful | ró-acmhainneach | ró- lenites |
“Acmhainneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Resourceful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resourceful?
The Irish for resourceful is acmhainneach (pronounced “AK-win-ukh”). It comes after the noun: feirmeoir acmhainneach, a resourceful farmer; bean acmhainneach, a resourceful woman.
How do you say more resourceful and most resourceful in Irish?
níos acmhainní is more resourceful and is acmhainní is most resourceful. In the past tense they become ní b'acmhainní and ab acmhainní.
What is the plural of acmhainneach?
With a plural noun acmhainneach becomes acmhainneacha: feirmeoirí acmhainneacha, mná acmhainneacha.
How do you say very resourceful in Irish?
an-acmhainneach. Too resourceful is ró-acmhainneach, and as resourceful as is chomh hacmhainneach le.
Does acmhainneach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Acmhainneach can mean resourceful, well-off or strong, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'acmhainneach' related to 'acmhainn'?
It comes from the noun 'acmhainn', meaning means, resources or capacity, so 'duine acmhainneach' is a person with means or ability.
