HeyRuaHow to say “retroactive” in Irish
- Irish:
- aisghníomhach
- English:
- retroactive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More retroactive:
- níos aisghníomhaí
- Most retroactive:
- is aisghníomhaí
- Plural:
- aisghníomhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-yeev-akh” /ˈaʃˌʝiːwəx/
What does “aisghníomhach” mean?
- retroactive
- Taking effect from a date in the past, especially of a law, payment or decision.Also: retrospective, backdated.
“Aisghníomhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aisghníomhach after dlí (law, masculine), after scéim (scheme, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aisghníomhacha.
More retroactive, most retroactive, very retroactive
Tá an cinneadh seo níos aisghníomhaí ná an ceann eile. This decision is more retroactive than the other one.
| more retroactive | níos aisghníomhaí | in the past tense: ní b'aisghníomhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most retroactive | is aisghníomhaí | in the past tense: ab aisghníomhaí |
| as retroactive as | chomh haisghníomhach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very retroactive | an-aisghníomhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too retroactive | ró-aisghníomhach | ró- lenites |
“Aisghníomhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Retroactive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for retroactive?
The Irish for retroactive is aisghníomhach (pronounced “ASH-yeev-akh”). It comes after the noun: dlí aisghníomhach, a retroactive law; scéim aisghníomhach, a retroactive scheme.
How do you say more retroactive and most retroactive in Irish?
níos aisghníomhaí is more retroactive and is aisghníomhaí is most retroactive. In the past tense they become ní b'aisghníomhaí and ab aisghníomhaí.
What is the plural of aisghníomhach?
With a plural noun aisghníomhach becomes aisghníomhacha: dlíthe aisghníomhacha, scéimeanna aisghníomhacha.
How do you say very retroactive in Irish?
an-aisghníomhach. Too retroactive is ró-aisghníomhach, and as retroactive as is chomh haisghníomhach le.
How do I say a pay rise is retroactive to a date?
Use 'go dtí' or 'ó': 'Tá an t-ardú pá aisghníomhach ó Eanáir', the pay rise is retroactive from January.
