HeyRuaHow to say “suitable” in Irish
- Irish:
- oiriúnach
- English:
- suitable, convenient
- Word type:
- adjective
- More suitable:
- níos oiriúnaí
- Most suitable:
- is oiriúnaí
- Plural:
- oiriúnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ir-OO-nukh” /əˈɾʲuːn̪ˠəx/
What does “oiriúnach” mean?
“Oiriúnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- suitable
- Right or fit for a particular purpose, person or situation.Also: fit, appropriate, fitting, proper.
1 other meaning: convenient
- 2convenient
- Handy or well suited to someone's needs.Also: handy, congenial.
Other Irish adjectives for suitable: cuí (appropriate), iomchuí (appropriate), fóirsteanach (suitable), feiliúnach (suitable)
“Oiriúnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is oiriúnach after post (job, masculine), after áit (place, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, oiriúnacha.
More suitable, most suitable, very suitable
Bheadh an seomra seo níos oiriúnaí don rang. This room would be more suitable for the class.
| more suitable | níos oiriúnaí | in the past tense: ní b'oiriúnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most suitable | is oiriúnaí | in the past tense: ab oiriúnaí |
| as suitable as | chomh hoiriúnach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very suitable | an-oiriúnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too suitable | ró-oiriúnach | ró- lenites |
“Oiriúnach” 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 oiriúnach (pronounced “ir-OO-nukh”). It comes after the noun: post oiriúnach, a suitable job; áit oiriúnach, a suitable place.
How do you say more suitable and most suitable in Irish?
níos oiriúnaí is more suitable and is oiriúnaí is most suitable. In the past tense they become ní b'oiriúnaí and ab oiriúnaí.
What is the plural of oiriúnach?
With a plural noun oiriúnach becomes oiriúnacha: poist oiriúnacha, áiteanna oiriúnacha.
How do you say very suitable in Irish?
an-oiriúnach. Too suitable is ró-oiriúnach, and as suitable as is chomh hoiriúnach le.
Does oiriúnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oiriúnach can mean suitable or convenient, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with oiriúnach?
Use do: 'oiriúnach do pháistí' means suitable for children.
Is oiriúnach the same as feiliúnach?
They are near synonyms; 'feiliúnach' and 'oiriúnach' both mean suitable, and 'cuí' means appropriate or proper.
