HeyRuaHow to say “stable” in Irish
- Irish:
- cobhsaí
- English:
- stable, firm
- Word type:
- adjective
- More stable:
- níos cobhsaí
- Most stable:
- is cobhsaí
- Pronunciation:
- “KOW-see” /ˈkoʊsˠiː/
What does “cobhsaí” mean?
“Cobhsaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stable
- Steady and not likely to move, change or fall.Also: steady, secure, firm.
“Cobhsaí” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is cobhsaí after rialtas (government, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: bean chobhsaí. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: rialtas cobhsaí.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, cobhsaí. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: rialtais chobhsaí; after other plurals it does not: mná cobhsaí.
More stable, most stable, very stable
Tá an dréimire seo níos cobhsaí ná an ceann eile. This ladder is more stable than the other one.
| more stable | níos cobhsaí | in the past tense: ní ba chobhsaí |
|---|---|---|
| most stable | is cobhsaí | in the past tense: ba chobhsaí |
| as stable as | chomh cobhsaí le | no change after chomh |
| very stable | an-chobhsaí | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too stable | róchobhsaí | ró- lenites |
“Cobhsaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Stable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stable?
The Irish for stable is cobhsaí (pronounced “KOW-see”). It comes after the noun: rialtas cobhsaí, a stable government; bean chobhsaí, a stable woman.
How do you say more stable and most stable in Irish?
níos cobhsaí is more stable and is cobhsaí is most stable. In the past tense they become ní ba chobhsaí and ba chobhsaí.
Why does cobhsaí become chobhsaí?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean chobhsaí (a stable woman) but rialtas cobhsaí (a stable government), because rialtas is masculine.
How do you say very stable in Irish?
an-chobhsaí. Too stable is róchobhsaí, and as stable as is chomh cobhsaí le.
Does cobhsaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cobhsaí can mean stable or firm, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'cobhsaí'?
The usual opposite is 'éagobhsaí', meaning unstable, as in 'geilleagar éagobhsaí' (an unstable economy).
How does 'cobhsaí' differ from 'seasmhach'?
'Cobhsaí' is common for physical, economic or medical stability, while 'seasmhach' often stresses steadiness and constancy, including of character.
