HeyRuaHow to say “subordinating” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-ordaitheach
- English:
- subordinating, subordinate
- Word type:
- adjective
- More subordinating:
- níos fo-ordaithí
- Most subordinating:
- is fo-ordaithí
- Plural:
- fo-ordaitheacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FO-or-dih-hukh” /ˈfˠɔˌoːɾˠdˠəhəx/
What does “fo-ordaitheach” mean?
“Fo-ordaitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- subordinating
- Describes a word, such as a conjunction, that introduces a subordinate clause.Also: subordinative.
1 other meaning: subordinate
- 2subordinate
- Describes something placed under or dependent on something else, especially in grammar.Also: dependent.
“Fo-ordaitheach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is fo-ordaitheach after cónasc (conjunction, masculine), after aidiacht (adjective, 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: aidiacht fho-ordaitheach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: cónasc fo-ordaitheach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, fo-ordaitheacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: cónaisc fho-ordaitheacha; after other plurals it does not: aidiachtaí fo-ordaitheacha.
More subordinating, most subordinating, very subordinating
Tá an struchtúr seo níos fo-ordaithí ná an ceann eile. This structure is more subordinating than the other one.
| more subordinating | níos fo-ordaithí | in the past tense: ní b'fho-ordaithí |
|---|---|---|
| most subordinating | is fo-ordaithí | in the past tense: ab fho-ordaithí |
| as subordinating as | chomh fo-ordaitheach le | no change after chomh |
| very subordinating | an-fho-ordaitheach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too subordinating | rófho-ordaitheach | ró- lenites |
“Fo-ordaitheach” 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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Subordinating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subordinating?
The Irish for subordinating is fo-ordaitheach (pronounced “FO-or-dih-hukh”). It comes after the noun: cónasc fo-ordaitheach, a subordinating conjunction; aidiacht fho-ordaitheach, a subordinating adjective.
How do you say more subordinating and most subordinating in Irish?
níos fo-ordaithí is more subordinating and is fo-ordaithí is most subordinating. In the past tense they become ní b'fho-ordaithí and ab fho-ordaithí.
Why does fo-ordaitheach become fho-ordaitheach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aidiacht fho-ordaitheach (a subordinating adjective) but cónasc fo-ordaitheach (a subordinating conjunction), because cónasc is masculine.
What is the plural of fo-ordaitheach?
With a plural noun fo-ordaitheach becomes fo-ordaitheacha: cónaisc fho-ordaitheacha, aidiachtaí fo-ordaitheacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very subordinating in Irish?
an-fho-ordaitheach. Too subordinating is rófho-ordaitheach, and as subordinating as is chomh fo-ordaitheach le.
Does fo-ordaitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fo-ordaitheach can mean subordinating or subordinate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of fo-ordaitheach in grammar?
The opposite is comhordaitheach, as in cónasc comhordaitheach, a coordinating conjunction such as "agus".
