HeyRuaHow to say “soluble” in Irish
- Irish:
- intuaslagtha
- English:
- soluble, solvable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More soluble:
- níos intuaslagtha
- Most soluble:
- is intuaslagtha
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-too-uss-lug-ha” /ˈɪnˌt̪ˠuəsˠl̪ˠəɡə/
What does “intuaslagtha” mean?
“Intuaslagtha” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- soluble
- Able to be dissolved in a liquid such as water.Also: dissolvable, dissoluble.
1 other meaning: solvable
- 2solvable
- Able to be solved or resolved, as of a problem.Also: resolvable, soluble.
“Intuaslagtha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is intuaslagtha after siúcra (sugar, masculine), after fadhb (problem, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, intuaslagtha.
More soluble, most soluble, very soluble
Tá an salann níos intuaslagtha in uisce te. The salt is more soluble in hot water.
| more soluble | níos intuaslagtha | in the past tense: ní b'intuaslagtha |
|---|---|---|
| most soluble | is intuaslagtha | in the past tense: ab intuaslagtha |
| as soluble as | chomh hintuaslagtha le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very soluble | an-intuaslagtha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too soluble | ró-intuaslagtha | ró- lenites |
“Intuaslagtha” 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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Soluble in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for soluble?
The Irish for soluble is intuaslagtha (pronounced “IN-too-uss-lug-ha”). It comes after the noun: siúcra intuaslagtha, soluble sugar; fadhb intuaslagtha, a soluble problem.
How do you say more soluble and most soluble in Irish?
níos intuaslagtha is more soluble and is intuaslagtha is most soluble. In the past tense they become ní b'intuaslagtha and ab intuaslagtha.
How do you say very soluble in Irish?
an-intuaslagtha. Too soluble is ró-intuaslagtha, and as soluble as is chomh hintuaslagtha le.
Does intuaslagtha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Intuaslagtha can mean soluble or solvable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'intuaslagtha'?
The opposite is 'dothuaslagtha', meaning insoluble, for example 'ábhar dothuaslagtha', an insoluble substance.
