HeyRuaHow to say “supplementary” in Irish
- Irish:
- forlíonach
- English:
- supplementary, supplemental
- Word type:
- adjective
- More supplementary:
- níos forlíonaí
- Most supplementary:
- is forlíonaí
- Plural:
- forlíonacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-leen-ukh” /ˈfˠɔɾˠlʲiːnˠəx/
What does “forlíonach” mean?
“Forlíonach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- supplementary
- Added to something to complete it or make it larger.Also: additional, extra, complementary.
1 other meaning: supplemental
- 2supplemental
- Serving as a supplement to something already there, such as a document or budget.Also: added, auxiliary.
“Forlíonach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is forlíonach after leabhar (book, masculine), after ceist (question, 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: ceist fhorlíonach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: leabhar forlíonach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, forlíonacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: leabhair fhorlíonacha; after other plurals it does not: ceisteanna forlíonacha.
More supplementary, most supplementary, very supplementary
Tá an t-eolas seo níos forlíonaí ná an chéad leagan. This information is more supplementary than the first version.
| more supplementary | níos forlíonaí | in the past tense: ní b'fhorlíonaí |
|---|---|---|
| most supplementary | is forlíonaí | in the past tense: ab fhorlíonaí |
| as supplementary as | chomh forlíonach le | no change after chomh |
| very supplementary | an-fhorlíonach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too supplementary | rófhorlíonach | ró- lenites |
“Forlíonach” 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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Supplementary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for supplementary?
The Irish for supplementary is forlíonach (pronounced “FOR-leen-ukh”). It comes after the noun: leabhar forlíonach, a supplementary book; ceist fhorlíonach, a supplementary question.
How do you say more supplementary and most supplementary in Irish?
níos forlíonaí is more supplementary and is forlíonaí is most supplementary. In the past tense they become ní b'fhorlíonaí and ab fhorlíonaí.
Why does forlíonach become fhorlíonach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So ceist fhorlíonach (a supplementary question) but leabhar forlíonach (a supplementary book), because leabhar is masculine.
What is the plural of forlíonach?
With a plural noun forlíonach becomes forlíonacha: leabhair fhorlíonacha, ceisteanna forlíonacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very supplementary in Irish?
an-fhorlíonach. Too supplementary is rófhorlíonach, and as supplementary as is chomh forlíonach le.
Does forlíonach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Forlíonach can mean supplementary or supplemental, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'forlíonach' and 'breise'?
'Forlíonach' is a formal word for supplementary, as in 'ceist fhorlíonach', while 'breise' is the everyday word for extra, as in 'am breise'.
