HeyRuaHow to say “suitable” in Irish
- Irish:
- feiliúnach
- English:
- suitable, becoming
- Word type:
- adjective
- More suitable:
- níos feiliúnaí
- Most suitable:
- is feiliúnaí
- Plural:
- feiliúnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “fel-OO-nukh” /fʲɪˈlʲuːnˠəx/
What does “feiliúnach” mean?
“Feiliúnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- suitable
- Right or fitting for a particular purpose, person or occasion.Also: appropriate, fitting, apt, proper.
1 other meaning: becoming
- 2becoming
- Looking well on someone, as clothes or a colour do.Also: flattering, suiting.
Other Irish adjectives for suitable: oiriúnach (suitable), cuí (appropriate), iomchuí (appropriate), fóirsteanach (suitable)
“Feiliúnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is feiliúnach after post (job, masculine), after áit (place, 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: áit fheiliúnach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: post feiliúnach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, feiliúnacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: poist fheiliúnacha; after other plurals it does not: áiteanna feiliúnacha.
More suitable, most suitable, very suitable
Bheadh an seomra eile níos feiliúnaí duit. The other room would be more suitable for you.
| more suitable | níos feiliúnaí | in the past tense: ní b'fheiliúnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most suitable | is feiliúnaí | in the past tense: ab fheiliúnaí |
| as suitable as | chomh feiliúnach le | no change after chomh |
| very suitable | an-fheiliúnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too suitable | rófheiliúnach | ró- lenites |
“Feiliúnach” 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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Suitable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for suitable?
The Irish for suitable is feiliúnach (pronounced “fel-OO-nukh”). It comes after the noun: post feiliúnach, a suitable job; áit fheiliúnach, a suitable place.
How do you say more suitable and most suitable in Irish?
níos feiliúnaí is more suitable and is feiliúnaí is most suitable. In the past tense they become ní b'fheiliúnaí and ab fheiliúnaí.
Why does feiliúnach become fheiliúnach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So áit fheiliúnach (a suitable place) but post feiliúnach (a suitable job), because post is masculine.
What is the plural of feiliúnach?
With a plural noun feiliúnach becomes feiliúnacha: poist fheiliúnacha, áiteanna feiliúnacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very suitable in Irish?
an-fheiliúnach. Too suitable is rófheiliúnach, and as suitable as is chomh feiliúnach le.
Does feiliúnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feiliúnach can mean suitable or becoming, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between feiliúnach and oiriúnach?
They are close synonyms meaning suitable; oiriúnach is very common in all dialects, while feiliúnach is especially common in Ulster and Connacht. Both take do: feiliúnach do pháistí, oiriúnach do pháistí.
Which preposition goes with feiliúnach?
Use do for the person or purpose: Tá sé feiliúnach don obair, it is suitable for the work.
